Study on Old Trails Fire details $665M insured losses and risk factors
What happened
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety studied the Old Trails Fire in Spokane County. The research found that connective fuels, such as combustible fences and mulch, created pathways for fire to reach homes. Overall, insured losses from wildfires in Washington are nearing $1 billion, with the Old Trails Fire alone estimated to account for $665 million in insured losses.
From claimsjournal.com
Why it matters
The study highlights the significant financial impact of wildfires in the wildland-urban interface, with the Old Trails Fire destroying 615 structures. The detailed loss data and findings on structural vulnerability could inform regional credit risk assessments.
Fires originated in the area of Spokane and Spokane County on August 5, 2026.
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Who's involved
- Insurance Institute for Business & Home SafetyConducted the study on the Old Trails Fire
- Spokane CountyCounty where the Old Trails Fire occurred
- SpokaneCity located within Spokane County
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- S&P Global RatingsSpeculative
S&P Global Ratings might adjust regional credit risk assessments based on the detailed loss data and structural vulnerability findings.
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The entities involved
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Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety
American nonprofit organization
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Spokane County
county in Washington, United States