California Rolls Out Liability Fund for Prescribed Burns

California is rolling out the “Prescribed Fire Liability Claims Fund Pilot.” Prescribed burns along with cultural burns are key to fighting wildfire eliminating excess fuels. However, the lack of insurance for such burns have prevented more of them. This fund, authored by State Senator Bill Dodd, will provide up to $2-million in coverage for prescribed fire projects led by a qualified burn boss or cultural practitioner. Twenty-million dollars have been allocated to cover losses in the rare instance that a prescribed or cultural burn escapes control.