Do you live in a fire-risk area? These maps show high-risk zones.
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Los Angeles and other areas in California are among the highest-risk areas for wildfires — but they're not the only ones. The Los Angeles wildfires that ignited last week have devastated communities and upended thousands of lives. The fires were fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, and climate change also plays a role in increasing risk, with rainy periods becoming more intense and dry seasons lasting longer.
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Main Idea: A new map-based look at wildfire risk shows that danger is not limited to California, with many homes in western states and some other parts of the U.S. facing high risk over the next 30 years.
Key Points:
- The article uses the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Risk Index and First Street Foundation’s data to show where wildfire risk is highest.
- Los Angeles County has a large share of homes in high-risk zones, with more than a quarter in the “major” category and 22% in “severe.”
- Other states with high risk include Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona, Texas, the Great Plains, and parts of Florida.
- The article says climate change and the spread of homes into wildland areas are helping raise wildfire risk across the country.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
More homes and businesses face wildfire damage, which can raise insurance costs, taxes, and evacuation stress for many communities.
Positive Impact
Risk maps can help households and local leaders spot danger early and plan safer building, buying, and emergency steps.
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Cited as the source basis for the National Risk Index used in the article’s wildfire-risk mapping.
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