Urban fire risk rises 30% in higher-income neighborhoods, analysis finds

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What happened

Frequently located on hillsides and in canyons surrounded by wildlands, wealthy neighborhoods are more likely to catch fire.

However, a UC Riverside study shows they are also likely to recover faster than lower-income areas.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:20:10 UTC.

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