Austin included in list of US cities where wildfires threaten the most homes
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on August 20, 2023
(NEXSTAR) – The Maui fires are a terrifying reminder of the destruction that wildfires can cause. It’s a threat many Western U.S. residents are unfortunately familiar with.
A new report from CoreLogic analyzed how many homes and apartments in 14 Western states are at a high risk of fires. They looked at areas’ slope, drought conditions, wildfire fuel, wind and other factors to determine places with the most at-risk residences.
The West’s largest state, California, unsurprisingly had the most number of homes facing wildfire risk. The Golden State also had the highest . . .
