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July is Expected to be Hottest Month on Record

July 27th, 2023 – The World Meteorological Organization and the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service reported on Thursday that July 2023 is...

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Predictive Wildfire Modeling Protects Insurers During Record Wildfire Season

Wildfires are getting more severe every year, endangering lives and causing expensive property damage. With more people living and working in...

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GIS Day – A Geospatial Analysis of 2021 California Wildfires

Happy GIS Day! Today we join in a global celebration of all things spatial. At Opterrix, we’re passionate about solving complex geospatial problems...

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California Now Completely in Drought Conditions

100% of California is in moderate drought or worse, a phenomena that hasn’t occurred since 2014. This news couldn’t come at a worse time, as the...

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Fire Fighters Make Progress Containing Bond Fire

Fire crews worked through the night to slow the blaze’s progress, taking advantage of decreasing winds.

Two Major Wildfires Burning in Boulder County, CO

The Calwood fire ignited in Boulder County early Sunday afternoon and has already burned an estimated 9015 acres. So far, nearly 3,000 people have...

Glass Fire Continues to Threaten Napa and Sonoma Counties

Mandatory evacuations are underway for the city of Calistoga and portions of Sonoma County, as the Glass Fire continues to burn its destructive path...

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Wildfires Continue to Ravage the West

More than 96 large wildfires are burning across the United States, According to Cal Fire. California has been hit hardest, where fires have scorched...

Moratorium Recommended for El Dorado Fire

The El Dorado fire, which started on September 5th, has grown to over 10 thousand acres. Evacuation orders are in place for eastern portions of San...

Evans Canyon Fire Forces Evacuations

The Evans Canyon Fire near Yakima, WA, has burned over 53,000 acres and is 0% contained. Areas of Kittitas County are now under evacuation orders as...

Santa Cruz wildfire forces evacuations

Residents of southern Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties have been ordered to evacuate due to the CZU August Lightning Complex.

Lake Fire Continues to Rage North of Los Angeles

The Lake Fire has burned over 11,000 acres in the Angeles National Forest and has forced road closures and evacuations in surrounding areas.