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Living in fire-prone parts of the U.S. will mean seeing certain signposts. These indicate the danger ratings of fires, whether you’re in an area with a low danger rating up to an extreme danger ratings. You’ll want to pay attention to the signs. They don’t just tell you the chances of a fire happening, but the chances of those fires being a huge concern for your family and your home. Different countries have different ratings, but we’re just looking at the U.S., which are Low, Moderate, High, Very High, Extreme. Low and Moderate Risks of Fire A “Low” rating is also considered Green. This is when the risk of a fire starting is low but it’s not impossible. However, it

You’ll hear a lot about wildfires affecting certain parts of the world more than others. Most of this comes from the ecosystem—the plant life around the area. Some ecosystems are fire-dependent, which means they need some sort of fire to help create a balance. If there hasn’t been a fire for some time, a massive fire can break out to balance the deficit. Alternatively, the ecosystem can change, and other species of trees and shrubs will move in. It’s possible to look back at fire patterns over the decades to see how your area has been affected. This will also offer you a chance to see the chances of a major fire in the coming years. Fires Are Often Necessary