US Buildings Lost to Wildfires Could Triple By 2060

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By By Jake BolsterNov 3, 2026, 5:00 am91 ptsTrending
The country could reduce the risk by better managing forests and housing development to account for climate change, new research suggests. By Jake Bolster The number of buildings across the contiguous United States threatened by wildfires could almost triple by 2060, according to a new study, if the country…

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