Hidden Risk Pushes 459 Northwest Communities Higher on Wildfire Danger Scale

Hidden risk pushes 459 Northwest communities higher on wildfire danger scale

A new wildfire risk assessment tool that takes social vulnerability into account indicates that more than 400 communities in the Pacific Northwest are at greater risk than previously thought. However, researchers at Oregon State University and The Nature Conservancy say their assessment tool could inform fair distribution of risk reduction resources.

New research reveals increased wildfire risk for more than 400 communities in Northwest

A new wildfire risk assessment tool that takes social vulnerability into account indicates more than 400 communities in the Pacific Northwest are at greater risk than previously thought.