For months, lawyers for FEMA and victims of a New Mexico wildfire triggered by the U.S. government have been sparring over what types of damages federal lawmakers meant to cover. A judge now says he’s leaning toward ruling for the victims.

FEMA May Have to Pay Victims of New Mexico’s Biggest Wildfire for Emotional Harm

Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire victims sued the agency because it will compensate them only for losses that come with a price tag. Victims say the law allows them to be paid for the stress of fleeing t...