Wildfire Risk Part 1: Expanding the Scope of Environmental Due Diligence
by Mary Ann Grena Manley
Founder & President, 15E Communications LLC,
Washington, DC
October 2025
As urban development pushes into fire-prone regions, the release of hazardous materials like asbestos, PFAS, and heavy metals after wildfires is reshaping how environmental professionals approach site assessments.
If wildfire debris can spread contamination across property lines… should wildfire risk be part of every Phase I ESA?
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