— Identify neighborhoods where overlapping wildfire threats and socioeconomic vulnerabilities may make people disproportionately susceptible to wildfire.
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Wildfire
As wildfires become more extensive and severe, the costs and risks are rising–largely due to continued home development in fire-prone landscapes. Changing where homes are built can reduce dangers, damages, and costs.
New Montana Homes Increase Wildfire Risks
— The number of western Montana homes in areas with high wildfire hazard has doubled, outpacing development rates in areas with low wildfire hazard.
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Full Community Costs of Wildfire
— Almost half of the full community costs of wildfire are paid for at the local level, including homeowners, businesses, and government agencies.
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Communities Threatened by Wildfire, 2000-2017
— The interactive map identifies frequently threatened towns and cities, including the different sizes and distances of wildfires from nearby communities.
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