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wildfire Wildfire Risk in Fresno, CA

Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10

FEMA: 7Historical: 7

Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates Fresno's county as Relatively High risk
  • Estimated annual loss of $14M from this hazard type
  • 26 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
  • Wildland-urban interface or high fire weather risk

Peak season: June-November

Last significant event: Wildfire - NE of Fresno (Creek Fire), California - United States (2020-09-06)

Highest Risk Cities for Wildfires

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
FEMA: 9Historical: 8
3
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
4
FEMA: 7Historical: 6
5
FEMA: 7Historical: 1
6
FEMA: 7Historical: 5
7
Fresno, CA
FEMA: 7Historical: 7
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FEMA: 7Historical: 7
9
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 6

How Fresno Compares

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Notable Wildfire Events Near Fresno

Wildfire - NE of Fresno (Creek Fire), California - United States

September 5, 2020 WARNING

Impact data not available

Wildfire - Fresno County (Mineral Fire), California, United States

July 13, 2020 WARNING

Impact data not available

Fire - California, United States

August 7, 2013 WARNING

Impact data not available

Fires - California, United States

September 23, 2012 WARNING

Impact data not available

Fire - California, United States

July 29, 2013 WATCH

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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