As thousands of people fled from fires that tore through Los Angeles County this month, you may have wondered about the wildfire risk in your area.
While wildfires have primarily been associated with western states, including massive fires in California in 2020 or in Oregon last year, an analysis of FEMA data reveals significant fire risks in unexpected areas.
USA TODAY analyzed data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to determine how many people live in high-risk areas and identify the location of these communities…