# ‘The age-old fire problem’

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Podcast: [Sound Policy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sound-policy-7800950)
Published: 2026-02-03T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fm-podcast74/episodes/The-age-old-fire-problem-e3cibn1
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## Resource

The world faces plenty of challenges right now. New geopolitical tensions. Climate change. Technology that will unlock innovation but also new threats. But what about the oldest risk? Fire is still the No. 1 cause for all claims FM manages globally. Why is that? What new technologies are driving the risk? And what new technologies are helping address it? On this episode of Sound Policy, we spoke with Lou Gritzo , chief science officer at FM. More resources Videos of FM’s fire tests are available online Let's help tame the risk of wildfire Top of the class: Pepperdine aces wildland fire test

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