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

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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Weighing in on urban fire risk, a UC Riverside study found that wealthy neighborhoods—often on hillsides and in canyons surrounded by wildlands—are 30 % more likely to catch fire than lower‑income areas. The research also shows that these affluent communities tend to recover more quickly after an incident. Unlike most fire studies that focus on wildland blazes or single catastrophic events, the UCR analysis is one of the most comprehensive examinations of fire dynamics in cities.

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