Austin, TX Ranks Fifth in U.S. for Wildfire Risk
Austin, TX Ranks Fifth in U.S. for Wildfire Risk
US · Published Sep 18, 2025
Austin ranks fifth in the U.S. for wildfire risk, with nearly 95,000 homes at risk.
Drought, high winds, and urban development near wooded areas contribute to Austin's wildfire vulnerability.
Austin employs prescribed burns and fire-resistant building codes to mitigate wildfire threats.
Austin ranks fifth most wildfire-vulnerable U.S. city
Austin, Texas, is facing a significant challenge as it ranks fifth among U.S. cities most vulnerable to wildfires. According to recent studies, nearly 95,000 homes in the Austin metropolitan area are at moderate to high risk of wildfire damage. This alarming statistic highlights the growing threat posed by wildfires in urban-wildland interface zones.
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