Could Las Vegas Be the Next Major Wildfire Disaster?

By Douglas McIntyre  •  January 13, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis, warns that Las Vegas could become the next major U.S. city to face catastrophic wildfires. With minimal annual rainfall, its desert location, and tightly packed housing in some areas, Las Vegas shares the same risk factors as Los Angeles. Studies indicate that about one-third of Las Vegas homes are vulnerable to extreme weather events like droughts, which are a leading cause of wildfires.

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