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Wildfire Risk in Denver, CO
Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10
FEMA: 1Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- Estimated annual loss of $105K from this hazard type
- 28 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 13 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Largest recent event exposed 785,000 people
Peak season: June-November
Last significant event: Fire Weather - Denver metro / Front Range (Boulder _ Jefferson counties), Colorado, United States (2026-01-06) — 785,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Wildfires
Denver is not in the top 10 for wildfire risk among tracked cities.
How Denver Compares
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Notable Wildfire Events Near Denver
Fire Weather - Denver metro / Front Range (Boulder _ Jefferson counties), Colorado, United States
January 5, 2026 — WARNING
785,000 people exposed; $139,553M capital exposed
Fire Weather - Denver metro area, Colorado, United States
January 5, 2026 — WATCH
785,000 people exposed; $139,553M capital exposed
Fire Weather - Denver metro and Front Range foothills, Colorado, United States
December 10, 2025 — WARNING
3,860,000 people exposed; $557,851M capital exposed
Fire Weather - Central Colorado, United States
January 3, 2026 — WATCH
3,180,000 people exposed; $474,515M capital exposed
Wildfire - SE of Boulder, Colorado - United States
December 30, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
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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