The one-year moratorium protects policy holders in ZIP codes in and near areas subject to a state emergency declaration. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: September 23, 2024 at 3:41 p.m. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the … Read more
Kerry McCalmont’s insurance company told her to cut down the majestic oak tree towering over her Glendale house if she wants to renew her homeowner’s policy. But there’s a catch. A city ordinance declares that indigenous trees are “natural aesthetic resources” that add “distinction and character” to its neighborhoods. They cannot be damaged or destroyed. McCalmont spent … Read more
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At a state hearing, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara defended streamlined rate hikes as essential for homeowners and homebuilders alike. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: September 17, 2024 at 4:36 p.m. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of … Read more
LOS ANGELES: As wildfires scorched swaths of land in the wine country of Sonoma County in 2020, sending ash flying and choking the air with smoke, Maria Salinas harvested grapes. Her saliva turned black from inhaling the toxins, until one day she had so much trouble breathing she was rushed to the emergency room. When … Read more
Greek authorities on Tuesday issued an evacuation alert for the seaside town of Nea Makri in eastern Attica, as firefighters continued to battle a massive blaze burning through the Athens suburbs. Hundreds of European firefighters, backed by fire engines and waterbombing aircraft, have sought to contain the country’s worst wildfire this year. The fire began … Read more
As Greece faces unprecedented heatwaves, British tourists are experiencing severe health impacts, including loss of consciousness and even fatalities. The extreme temperatures, often surpassing 40°C, have turned popular holiday spots into dangerous zones for unprepared visitors. Tragic Incident on Skiathos Island On Friday, a 66-year-old British traveller tragically drowned at a Greek beach after losing … Read more
By Nadia Lopez | Bloomberg California plans to extend its last-resort insurance program to cover higher-value properties in areas prone to wildfire, adding new potential liabilities for the already stressed plan. The FAIR plan, which provides coverage to customers who can’t find it elsewhere, will raise limits for commercial properties such as condominiums, the California … Read more
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Hezbollah’s drones beat the IDF’s defenses in the North again on Thursday, causing damage in Avadon and Manarah and fires in fields in other parts of the Galilee. There were contradictory reports about whether anyone was injured with the IDF claiming no injuries, or no injuries from a later attack without addressing an earlier … Read more
