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id="mainContent"><div class="text-center mb-5"><h1 class="balance-text mw-40 mx-auto">WUI Data</h1><ul id="shareBlock" class="list-inline my-4"><li class="list-inline-item mx-md-2">Share on:</li><li class="list-inline-item mx-md-2"><a href="https://x.com/intent/tweet?text=Data resources to inform and help fire departments prepare for and respond to a wildfire.&url=https://www.usfa.fema.gov/wui/data/" aria-label="share this page on X"><span class="fa-brands fa-x-twitter fa-lg"></span></a></li><li class="list-inline-item mx-md-2"><a href="https://facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.usfa.fema.gov/wui/data/" aria-label="share this page on Facebook"><span class="fa-brands fa-facebook-f fa-lg"></span></a></li><li class="list-inline-item mx-md-2"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.usfa.fema.gov/wui/data/" aria-label="share this page on LinkedIn"><span class="fa-brands fa-linkedin-in fa-lg"></span></a></li></ul></div><p class="lead">Explore these data resources that will help you to understand the characteristics of wildland urban interface (WUI) fires, identify and assess wildfire risk, and prepare more effectively for response to WUI fires.</p><h2 class="mt-5">Wildfire and WUI blog articles related to data</h2><div class="row justify-content-center row-cols-1 row-cols-md-2 row-cols-lg-3"><div class="col mb-4"><div class="card border-0"><a href="/blog/phase-3-report-on-lahaina-fire-released/" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><div class="ratio ratio-2x1 overflow-hidden"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/img/photos/lahaina-fire-aftermath-600w.webp 600w" sizes="(min-width: 600px) 100vw, 100vw"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/img/photos/lahaina-fire-aftermath-600w.jpg 600w" sizes="(min-width: 600px) 100vw, 100vw"><img src="/img/photos/lahaina-fire-aftermath-600w.jpg" width="600" height="300" class="img-fluid" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></picture></div></a><div class="card-body px-0"><h3 class="h5 balance-text"><a href="/blog/phase-3-report-on-lahaina-fire-released/">Phase 3 report on Lahaina fire released</a></h3><p>Read the latest report that details priorities and recommendations that can begin to be implemented to prevent tragedies in the future.</p></div></div></div><div class="col mb-4"><div class="card border-0"><a href="/blog/nasa-satellite-images-identify-a-destructive-wildfire-metric/" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><div class="ratio ratio-2x1 overflow-hidden"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/img/photos/satellite-wildfire-image-600w.webp 600w" sizes="(min-width: 600px) 100vw, 100vw"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/img/photos/satellite-wildfire-image-600w.jpg 600w" sizes="(min-width: 600px) 100vw, 100vw"><img src="/img/photos/satellite-wildfire-image-600w.jpg" width="600" height="300" class="img-fluid" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></picture></div></a><div class="card-body px-0"><h3 class="h5 balance-text"><a href="/blog/nasa-satellite-images-identify-a-destructive-wildfire-metric/">NASA satellite images identify a destructive wildfire metric</a></h3><p>Read how University of Colorado research scientists conducted a comprehensive analysis of wildfire behavior.</p></div></div></div><div class="col mb-4"><div class="card border-0"><a href="/blog/lahaina-fire-incident-analysis-report-released/" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><div class="ratio ratio-2x1 overflow-hidden"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/img/photos/lahaina-fire-2-600w.webp 600w" sizes="(min-width: 600px) 100vw, 100vw"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/img/photos/lahaina-fire-2-600w.jpg 600w" sizes="(min-width: 600px) 100vw, 100vw"><img src="/img/photos/lahaina-fire-2-600w.jpg" width="600" height="300" class="img-fluid" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></picture></div></a><div class="card-body px-0"><h3 class="h5 balance-text"><a href="/blog/lahaina-fire-incident-analysis-report-released/">Lahaina Fire Incident Analysis Report released by the attorney general of Hawaii</a></h3><p>Read the detailed report that examines the tragic fire that devastated much of Lahaina, Hawaii on Aug. 8 and 9, 2023.</p></div></div></div><div class="col mb-4"><div class="card border-0"><a href="/blog/new-nist-report-outlines-best-practices-for-post-fire-analysis/" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><div class="ratio ratio-2x1 overflow-hidden"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/img/photos/damaged-residence-600w.webp 600w" sizes="(min-width: 600px) 100vw, 100vw"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/img/photos/damaged-residence-600w.jpg 600w" sizes="(min-width: 600px) 100vw, 100vw"><img src="/img/photos/damaged-residence-600w.jpg" width="600" height="300" class="img-fluid" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></picture></div></a><div class="card-body px-0"><h3 class="h5 balance-text"><a href="/blog/new-nist-report-outlines-best-practices-for-post-fire-analysis/">A new National Institute for Standards and Technology report outlines best practices for post-fire analysis</a></h3><p>Learn more about lessons learned from previous case studies, including the Camp Fire, as well as what strategies need to be followed for future post-fire research and analysis to help us learn how to better protect ourselves, our communities, infrastructure and local ecosystems.</p></div></div></div><div class="col mb-4"><div class="card border-0"><a href="/blog/new-tools-launch-to-raise-awareness-on-wildland-urban-interface-fire/" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><div class="ratio ratio-2x1 overflow-hidden"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/img/photos/wui-tools-600w.webp 600w" sizes="(min-width: 600px) 100vw, 100vw"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/img/photos/wui-tools-600w.jpg 600w" sizes="(min-width: 600px) 100vw, 100vw"><img src="/img/photos/wui-tools-600w.jpg" width="600" height="300" class="img-fluid" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></picture></div></a><div class="card-body px-0"><h3 class="h5 balance-text"><a href="/blog/new-tools-launch-to-raise-awareness-on-wildland-urban-interface-fire/">New tools launch to raise awareness on wildland urban interface fire</a></h3><p>Learn more about the new tools USFA is launching to apply consistent data in the implementation of community risk reduction, code adoption and enforcement, mitigation, and planning efforts.</p></div></div></div><div class="col mb-4"><div class="card border-0"><a href="/blog/lahaina-hawaii-fire-timeline-report/" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><div class="ratio ratio-2x1 overflow-hidden"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/img/photos/lahaina-fire-600w.webp 600w" sizes="(min-width: 600px) 100vw, 100vw"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/img/photos/lahaina-fire-600w.jpg 600w" sizes="(min-width: 600px) 100vw, 100vw"><img src="/img/photos/lahaina-fire-600w.jpg" width="600" height="300" class="img-fluid" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></picture></div></a><div class="card-body px-0"><h3 class="h5 balance-text"><a href="/blog/lahaina-hawaii-fire-timeline-report/">Lahaina Hawaii fire timeline report</a></h3><p>Now available: The Lahaina Fire Comprehensive Timeline Report on the devastating August 2023 fire that lead to 101 fatalities, widespread destruction and devastating community impacts.</p></div></div></div></div><p><a class="fs-5" href="/blog/wildfire-and-wui/">View more wildfire & WUI articles</a></p><h2 class="mt-5"><a href="/wui/data/wildfire-report-series/">Wildfire Report Series <span class="fa-sharp fa-solid fa-arrow-right"></span></a></h2><div class="row row-cols-1 row-cols-md-2 row-cols-lg-3"><div class="col mb-4"><div class="card h-100"><img class="card-img-top" src="/img/photos/gatlinburg-wildfire-homes.600x400.jpg" alt="burned homes after a wildfire"><div class="card-body"><img src="/img/logos/wildfire-report-series-brandmark.png" alt="Wildfire Report Series program mark" class="img-fluid mt-n5 wildfire-report-series mb-3"><h2 class="h5 card-title"><a href="/wui/data/wildfire-report-series/nfirs-data-for-selected-wildfires.html">An Analysis of NFIRS Data for Selected Wildfires</a></h2><p class="card-text small">The third report in our Wildfire Report Series compares the publicly reported loss metrics (e.g., deaths, injuries, dollar losses and acres burned) from media and government sources for 6 named wildfires between 2016 and 2018 with the data reported by local fire departments to the NFIRS.</p></div></div></div><div class="col mb-4"><div class="card h-100"><img class="card-img-top" src="/img/photos/wildfire-california-woolsey.600x400.jpg" alt="Woolsey fire"><div class="card-body"><img src="/img/logos/wildfire-report-series-brandmark.png" alt="Wildfire Report Series program mark" class="img-fluid mt-n5 wildfire-report-series mb-3"><h2 class="h5 card-title"><a href="/wui/data/wildfire-report-series/nfirs-wui-incidents-california.html">Analysis of NFIRS incidents in the WUI</a></h2><p class="card-text small">The second report in our Wildfire Report Series examines 2009 to 2011 California wildland urban interface (WUI) incidents reported to NFIRS in terms of travel time, loss measures and fire cause and compares the incidents to those outside WUI areas.</p></div></div></div><div class="col mb-4"><div class="card h-100"><img class="card-img-top" src="/img/photos/wildfire-smoke-california-satellite.600x400.jpg" alt="MODIS data points plotted on a map"><div class="card-body"><img src="/img/logos/wildfire-report-series-brandmark.png" alt="Wildfire Report Series program mark" class="img-fluid mt-n5 wildfire-report-series mb-3"><h2 class="h5 card-title"><a href="/wui/data/wildfire-report-series/modis-detected-fires-report/">Investigation of MODIS-detected fires in NFIRS</a></h2><p class="card-text small">The first report in our Wildfire Report Series investigates the feasibility of using Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data as a means for identifying wildfire incidents that may be missing from NFIRS.</p></div></div></div></div></div></main><aside id="aside"><p class="h5">Federal resources</p><ul class="list-unstyled"><li class="mb-3"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://maps.wildfire.gov/sa/#/%3F/39.8212/-96.2709/4">National Fire Situational Awareness Map</a><br>Provides users with the ability to query, research and download wildland fire occurrence data.</li><li class="mb-3"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/">InciWeb</a><br>A source for incident and contact information, news releases, closure information, photos, maps and videos for incidents that occur in federal, state, tribal and local jurisdictions.</li><li class="mb-3"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.landfire.gov/">Landfire™</a><br>Products for landscape assessment, analysis and management, including geospatial data, maps and decision-making tools.</li><li class="mb-3"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.usgs.gov/core-science-systems/national-geospatial-program/topographic-maps">National Geospatial Program</a><br>Current and historical topographic maps that you can download for free.</li><li class="mb-3"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/statistics">National Interagency Fire Center</a><br>Annual wildland fire statistics for federal and state agencies.</li><li class="mb-3"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://wildfirerisk.org/">Wildfire Risk to Communities</a><br>Interactive maps, charts, and resources to help communities understand, explore, and reduce wildfire risk.</li></ul><hr><p class="h5">More content on the web</p><ul class="list-unstyled"><li class="mb-3"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.city-data.com/">City-Data.com</a><br>Informative data profiles for every city in the United States.</li><li class="mb-3"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://headwaterseconomics.org/tools/">Headwaters Economics</a><br>Free analysis tools help rural users better understand socioeconomic data and trends for their communities, counties, states or 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