@kpixtv: People are betting on when a wildfire could start, how long it will last, how far it will spread and even whether homes will burn. Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket allow people to place bets on the outcomes of world events, now including destructive wildfires. Lawmakers argue profiting off the suffering of others is wrong, while also raising concerns that wildfire betting could create a dangerous financial incentive.

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Wednesday 12 August 2026 18:12:47 GMT