At least 93% of the properties in Washington County have at least a 6% chance of experiencing a wildfire in the next 30 years.
Why southwestern Utah is one of the most at-risk regions in the country for wildfires |
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| | Unprecedented growth combined with already fire-prone terrain in southwestern Utah makes the region one of the highest risk areas for wildfires. According to a new report from the nonprofit research group First Street Foundation: At least 93% of the properties in Washington County have at least a 6% chance of experiencing a wildfire in the next 30 years. An estimated 94,900 properties in Washington county have a 6% chance of experiencing a wildfire in 30 years, compared to 77,000 in Utah County, 35,100 in Salt Lake County, 25,300 in Iron County and 21,500 in Tooele County. |
Read more about how Utah has tried to mitigate wildfire risk in Washington County. |
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