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Why Small Fires Destroy More Homes | Salt Lake City News
Why a small wildfire can destroy more homes than a massive blaze? It’s all about where we build. In places like Utah and Nevada, federal land policies dating back to 1905 shaped communities into narrow corridors between mountains and deserts — creating the “wildland urban interface.” But in spots like Spokane, homes are scattered within wildlands — the “wildland urban intermix.” Fires here burn through neighborhoods directly, causing far more damage than larger fires in interface zones. The real threat isn’t fire size — it’s how close we live to nature. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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