Where is the wildfire danger the greatest?

Where does wildfires occur the most?

Wildfires can occur anywhere, but are common in the forested areas of the United States and Canada. They are also susceptible in many places around the world, including much of the vegetated areas of Australia as well as in the Western Cape of South Africa.

Which region of the US is at greatest risk from wildfires?

Texas has the most people at risk, by far, with 18 million people in the WUI. California is next with 11 million, followed by Florida with 5 million, and North Carolina and Georgia with just under 5 million.

Why does USA have wildfires?

They may be triggered naturally, most commonly by lightning, or by human activity like unextinguished smoking materials, faulty electrical equipment, overheating automobiles, or arson. Fire management policy favored aggressive wildfire suppression starting in the early 20th century.

How can I get my FireLine score?

The service uses advanced remote sensing and digital mapping technology to assess the primary factors that contribute to wildfire risk — fuel, slope, and road access — to determine the wildfire hazard score. For more information on FireLine, call 1-855-859-8775 or visit verisk.com/wildfire.

Are the California fires out 2020?

The 2020 California wildfire season, part of the 2020 Western United States wildfire season, was a record-setting year of wildfires in California.
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