9
Extreme
Wildfire Risk in Quito, Ecuador
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Risk: 9Historical: 4
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Quito based on ThinkHazard (Wildfire)
- 5 events on record in proximity
- Wildland-urban interface or high fire weather risk
Peak season: June-November
Last significant event: Wildfire - NE of Sangolqui, Pichincha, Ecuador (2024-09-05) — 3,740 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Wildfires
Quito is not in the top 10 for wildfire risk among tracked cities.
How Quito Compares
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Notable Wildfire Events Near Quito
Fires - Quito, Ecuador
September 1, 2014 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Fires - Ecuador
September 16, 2012 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Wildfire - NE of Sangolqui, Pichincha, Ecuador
September 4, 2024 — WARNING
3,740 people exposed
Wildfire - Santo Domingo de Cutuglahua Canton, Ecuador
October 1, 2018 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Wildfires - Ecuador
September 16, 2015 — 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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Landslide Risk in Quito
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Score: 0/10
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