Oct 20, 2025
Wildfire Risk Part 1: Expanding the Scope of Environmental Due Diligence
Wildfire property losses have increased dramatically over the past several decades in the United States. That’s largely due to urban sprawl, with increased construction near fire-prone wildlife areas, and climate change extending fire seasons and intensifying drought conditions that have turned certain regions into tinderboxes. Wildfires in urban settings can trigger the release of hazardous materials from buildings, like asbestos, PFAS, and heavy metals.
