Humans are the main source of wildfire ignition in the West, accounting for 84% of all wildfires. And the majority of these ignitions occur within a few hundred feet of roads. Wildfires are four times as likely to start near roads as in roadless forests. Therefore, one of the most efficient and cost-effective strategies agencies can use to reduce wildfires is to close roads.
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