What should I keep in mind while building a house in an area prone to wildfires?
Select building materials that will inhibit the spreading of a fire instead of fueling it. Use fire-resistant or noncombustible materials for the roof and the exterior of a house. Treat all wood with fire-retardant chemicals. Plant fire-resistant trees and shrubs. For example, hardwood trees are less flammable than evergreen trees.
Contributing sources: FEMA, U.S. Forest Service
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MegaCities: Top 10 Most At-Risk Cities
1. | Tokyo | 68 |
2. | Los Angeles | 25 |
3. | Manila | 18 |
4. | Bandung | 17 |
5. | Santiago | 16 |
6. | Nagoya | 9.4 |
7. | Osaka | 9.4 |
8. | Jakarta | 9 |
9. | Lima | 8 |
10. | Chengdu | 7.5 |