Wildland & Brush Fires
Wildland & Brush is a lower-share ignition path (5% of residential fires) with a contained death-to-fire ratio (0.60x) in the USFA/NFPA cause table.
USFA National Fire Statistics and NFPA Home Structure Fires reports supply the 5% / 3% pair shown above. Verify with USFA (FEMA) · Methodology.
Wildland & Brush fires account for 5% of US residential fires, the #7 of 10 most frequent cause tracked here and 3% of fire deaths (a 0.6x fatality index). Source: USFA/NFPA national fire statistics.
- Frequency rank #7 of 10 of tracked causes
- Fatality-index rank #8 of 10 of tracked causes
- 0.6x death-to-fire ratio
- 10% of Cooking fire share
Wildland and brush fires including forest fires and grass fires.
Wildland & Brush Fire Prevention Tips
- ✓ Create a defensible space of at least 30 feet around your home
- ✓ Use fire-resistant building materials for roofs and vents
- ✓ Clear leaves and debris from gutters and against exterior walls
- ✓ Follow local burn bans and fire weather warnings
- ✓ Prepare a go-bag and evacuation plan for wildfire season
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I prevent wildland & brush fires?
Create a defensible space of at least 30 feet around your home Use fire-resistant building materials for roofs and vents Clear leaves and debris from gutters and against exterior walls
What percentage of US fires are caused by wildland & brush?
Wildland & Brush fires account for approximately 5% of residential fires in the US (#7 of 10 by frequency in this table), and 3% of fire deaths. Source: USFA national fire statistics.
How serious are wildland & brush fires?
While wildland & brush fires represent 5% of residential fires, they account for 3% of fire deaths (0.6x death-to-fire ratio), meaning they are often caught earlier or have lower fatality potential per incident.
Closest contained-risk peers to Wildland & Brush
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.