Fire Restoration Industry Hits $15 Billion as AI Drones and Caldor Fire Recovery Redefine Wildfire Response
The global fire restoration industry reached $15 billion in 2025, driven by climate-fueled wildfires and rising insurance claims. On December 5, the U.S. Forest Service opened a 30-day public comment period for the Caldor Fire Restoration Project, covering 11,700 acres in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The 2021 Caldor Fire burned over 221,000 acres and destroyed more than 1,000 structures.