Triple-I’s State of the Risk: Wildfire Issues Brief examines how dynamic weather patterns, demographic trends, and expanding development in the wildland urban interface are contributing to a historically severe 2026 wildfire season that extends risk beyond traditionally fire-prone regions. The brief explains the factors driving this shift, including drought conditions, vegetation changes in non-Western states, and population growth in high-risk areas, while outlining the mitigation and construction standards needed to reduce future losses and strengthen community resilience.
(As of July 28, 2026)
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