The ‘Urban Fire’ Shift: Why 2025’s Wildfires Cost $54 Billion Despite Smaller Burn Areas
New data reveals 2025 was the costliest wildfire year on record, signaling a shift in how disasters impact high-value urban corridors over vast wilderness.
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The $54 Billion Burn: Why 2025’s Wildfires Were the Costliest on Record Despite Smaller Burn Areas
New analysis shows 2025 wildfires caused record-breaking insured losses of $54 billion, driven by urban encroachment and high-value infrastructure damage.