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Wildfire Risk in Atlanta, GA
Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10
FEMA: 1Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- 2 events on record in proximity
- 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Largest recent event exposed 7,150,000 people
Peak season: June-November
Last significant event: Fire Weather - East _ Northeast Georgia, United States (2025-12-30) — 7,150,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Wildfires
Atlanta is not in the top 10 for wildfire risk among tracked cities.
How Atlanta Compares
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Notable Wildfire Events Near Atlanta
Fire Weather - East _ Northeast Georgia, United States
December 29, 2025 — WATCH
7,150,000 people exposed; $843,464M capital exposed
Fire Weather - North and central Georgia, United States
December 29, 2025 — WARNING
1,820,000 people exposed; $226,627M capital exposed
Wildfire Preparedness Tips
- 1.Create defensible space around your home — clear brush within 30 feet
- 2.Use fire-resistant building materials for roofing and siding
- 3.Keep an evacuation go-bag packed and ready
- 4.Sign up for local emergency alerts and evacuation notifications
- 5.Know at least two evacuation routes from your area
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Score: 7/10
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Score: 7/10
Landslide Risk in Atlanta
Score: 5/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Atlanta
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in Atlanta
Score: 0/10
High Wind Risk in Atlanta
Score: 7/10
Tsunami Risk in Atlanta
Score: 0/10
Wildfire Risk in Nashville, TN
Score: 1/10
Wildfire Risk in Charlotte, NC
Score: 1/10
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Score: 5/10
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