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Fire losses to U.S. buildings could nearly triple by 2060 without new protections

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Briefings

A 2026 report from the University of Colorado Boulder's CIRES warns that without climate action, fire-related risks to U.S. buildings could nearly triple by midcentury. The study highlights that current development patterns in fire-prone areas are insufficient to mitigate escalating fire hazards driven by climate change.

Key points

• If climate change is not addressed, fire risks to U.S. buildings will nearly triple by midcentury.
• Current development patterns in fire-prone areas are insufficient to mitigate escalating fire hazards.

Context

This research from the University of Colorado Boulder's Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) analyzes how climate change fuels fires and impacts building safety. It provides a critical warning about future structural risks.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the University of Colorado Boulder's CIRES research published in 2026. It does not include data on specific fire incidents, building types, or regional fire statistics. The study focuses on long-term risk projections rather than immediate fire events.

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