As Oregon Fire Grows to Megafire Status, These Cities Have the Greatest Risk of Wildfire
https://climate-crisis-247-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/07211745/Wildland-Fire-Potential-Index-for-July-23-2025-150x150.pngOn Monday morning, the Cram Fire in central Oregon grew to 95,000 acres to become the largest wildfire nationwide so far this year, just several thousand acres away from surpassing the “megafire” threshold. While the blaze is more than half contained, the risk of concurrent wildfires in nearby municipalities is currently high.
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As of Tuesday, 44 counties are under red flag warnings – an indication of increased fire risk – from the National Weather Service, representing 1.6 million people. More than a dozen major cities have a Wildland Fire Potential Index score of more than 50, indicating high wind speeds and a high ratio of dead to live fuel that could lead to rapid fire spread. A closer look at the data reveals the cities with the greatest wildfire risk this week.
To determine the cities facing the highest wildfire risk this week, Climate Crisis 247 reviewed data from the U.S. Geological Survey. Cities were ranked based on average Wildland Fire Potential Index for July 23, 2025. Supplemental data on maximum temperature are based on forecasts from the NOAA. Only cities with at least 50,000 residents were considered. Data on population and home value are from the U.S. Census Bureau.
25. Chino Hills, CA
- Wildland Fire Potential Index, July 23, 2025: 45.5
- Maximum temperature, July 23, 2025: 80.4°F
- Land area in moderate drought: 100.0%
- Total home value: $14.4 billion
- Total population: 78,223
24. Spring, TX
- Wildland Fire Potential Index, July 23, 2025: 45.7
- Maximum temperature, July 23, 2025: 97.7°F
- Land area in moderate drought: 0.0%
- Total home value: $3.4 billion
- Total population: 63,930
23. Livermore, CA
- Wildland Fire Potential Index, July 23, 2025: 45.9
- Maximum temperature, July 23, 2025: 76.5°F
- Land area in moderate drought: 0.0%
- Total home value: $23.7 billion
- Total population: 87,154
22. Burbank, CA
- Wildland Fire Potential Index, July 23, 2025: 46.0
- Maximum temperature, July 23, 2025: 82.0°F
- Land area in moderate drought: 100.0%
- Total home value: $20.8 billion
- Total population: 106,389
21. Atascocita, TX
- Wildland Fire Potential Index, July 23, 2025: 46.3
- Maximum temperature, July 23, 2025: 93.3°F
- Land area in moderate drought: 0.0%
- Total home value: $6.9 billion
- Total population: 89,121
20. Westchester, FL
- Wildland Fire Potential Index, July 23, 2025: 46.7
- Maximum temperature, July 23, 2025: 92.9°F
- Land area in moderate drought: 100.0%
- Total home value: $5.2 billion
- Total population: 53,765
19. The Woodlands, TX
- Wildland Fire Potential Index, July 23, 2025: 46.7
- Maximum temperature, July 23, 2025: 97.5°F
- Land area in moderate drought: 0.0%
- Total home value: $18.2 billion
- Total population: 118,402
18. Upland, CA
- Wildland Fire Potential Index, July 23, 2025: 46.8
- Maximum temperature, July 23, 2025: 81.7°F
- Land area in moderate drought: 100.0%
- Total home value: $10.2 billion
- Total population: 78,847
17. Flagstaff, AZ
- Wildland Fire Potential Index, July 23, 2025: 47.0
- Maximum temperature, July 23, 2025: 78.3°F
- Land area in moderate drought: 100.0%
- Total home value: $6.2 billion
- Total population: 76,177
16. West Covina, CA
- Wildland Fire Potential Index, July 23, 2025: 48.3
- Maximum temperature, July 23, 2025: 82.4°F
- Land area in moderate drought: 100.0%
- Total home value: $14.8 billion
- Total population: 108,173
15. Diamond Bar, CA
- Wildland Fire Potential Index, July 23, 2025: 49.9
- Maximum temperature, July 23, 2025: 80.4°F
- Land area in moderate drought: 100.0%
- Total home value: $12.5 billion
- Total population: 54,534
14. Cicero, IL
- Wildland Fire Potential Index, July 23, 2025: 50.9
- Maximum temperature, July 23, 2025: 97.1°F
- Land area in moderate drought: 100.0%
- Total home value: $3.1 billion
- Total population: 84,189
13. Odessa, TX
- Wildland Fire Potential Index, July 23, 2025: 50.9
- Maximum temperature, July 23, 2025: 96.8°F
- Land area in moderate drought: 0.0%
- Total home value: $5.7 billion
- Total population: 113,353
12. Covina, CA
- Wildland Fire Potential Index, July 23, 2025: 51.3
- Maximum temperature, July 23, 2025: 81.9°F
- Land area in moderate drought: 100.0%
- Total home value: $5.8 billion
- Total population: 50,717
11. Casper, WY
- Wildland Fire Potential Index, July 23, 2025: 54.4
- Maximum temperature, July 23, 2025: 95.5°F
- Land area in moderate drought: 2.1%
- Total home value: $5.2 billion
- Total population: 58,631
10. Chino, CA
- Wildland Fire Potential Index, July 23, 2025: 54.7
- Maximum temperature, July 23, 2025: 83.4°F
- Land area in moderate drought: 100.0%
- Total home value: $9.9 billion
- Total population: 91,008
9. Union City, NJ
- Wildland Fire Potential Index, July 23, 2025: 56.0
- Maximum temperature, July 23, 2025: 88.1°F
- Land area in moderate drought: 0.0%
- Total home value: $2.2 billion
- Total population: 67,258
8. Midland, TX
- Wildland Fire Potential Index, July 23, 2025: 56.3
- Maximum temperature, July 23, 2025: 97.1°F
- Land area in moderate drought: 0.0%
- Total home value: $10.8 billion
- Total population: 132,490
7. Redlands, CA
- Wildland Fire Potential Index, July 23, 2025: 58.0
- Maximum temperature, July 23, 2025: 86.4°F
- Land area in moderate drought: 100.0%
- Total home value: $8.5 billion
- Total population: 73,234
6. Highland, CA
- Wildland Fire Potential Index, July 23, 2025: 58.4
- Maximum temperature, July 23, 2025: 86.2°F
- Land area in moderate drought: 100.0%
- Total home value: $4.6 billion
- Total population: 56,789
5. Eastvale, CA
- Wildland Fire Potential Index, July 23, 2025: 59.6
- Maximum temperature, July 23, 2025: 83.5°F
- Land area in moderate drought: 100.0%
- Total home value: $9.3 billion
- Total population: 69,594
4. San Jacinto, CA
- Wildland Fire Potential Index, July 23, 2025: 65.3
- Maximum temperature, July 23, 2025: 88.7°F
- Land area in moderate drought: 100.0%
- Total home value: $3.8 billion
- Total population: 54,077
3. Beaumont, CA
- Wildland Fire Potential Index, July 23, 2025: 65.5
- Maximum temperature, July 23, 2025: 85.6°F
- Land area in moderate drought: 100.0%
- Total home value: $5.5 billion
- Total population: 53,544
2. Catalina Foothills, AZ
- Wildland Fire Potential Index, July 23, 2025: 72.8
- Maximum temperature, July 23, 2025: 98.7°F
- Land area in moderate drought: 100.0%
- Total home value: $11.3 billion
- Total population: 50,573
1. Sparks, NV
- Wildland Fire Potential Index, July 23, 2025: 73.0
- Maximum temperature, July 23, 2025: 87.2°F
- Land area in moderate drought: 0.0%
- Total home value: $11.2 billion
- Total population: 108,025
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