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Last reviewed: October 4, 2026
Start with modeled wildfire hazard
Where coverage is available, the report uses USDA Wildfire Risk to Communities data for annual burn probability and modeled risk to potential structures at the location cell. These values provide nationally consistent screening context, not a prediction that a specific property or structure will burn.
- Burn probability describes modeled annual wildfire likelihood for the mapped location cell.
- Risk to potential structures combines modeled wildfire likelihood, intensity, and generalized consequences.
- The model does not describe current fire danger, recent vegetation change, or property-specific mitigation.
Add community and historical context
FEMA National Risk Index and MTBS answer different supporting questions. NRI adds tract- or county-scale exposure and loss context, while MTBS shows nearby mapped historical burn perimeters and density.
- Community context should not be presented as a parcel measurement.
- Historical burn proximity does not predict where the next fire will occur.
- Missing source coverage is excluded from scoring rather than treated as zero risk.
Understand California Fire Hazard Severity Zones
For California locations, CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones can add Moderate, High, or Very High hazard context. TrueViewly uses this as corroborating evidence, not as a nationwide component or insurance determination.
- FHSZ describes long-term fire hazard, not structure vulnerability.
- Responsibility area and severity are shown when the source covers the coordinate.
- Insurance availability and pricing must be discussed with a qualified insurance professional.
Use the result for targeted follow-up
A higher or uncertain wildfire signal should lead to property-specific questions about fuels, defensible space, construction, access, water supply, evacuation, fire-district capacity, and insurance.
- Inspect vegetation and defensible-space conditions at the property.
- Review roof, vents, decks, attachments, and ember exposure with an appropriate professional.
- Confirm local hazard maps, mitigation requirements, access, and insurance conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Is burn probability the chance that a house will burn?
No. It is modeled annual wildfire likelihood for a mapped location cell. It does not account for the exact structure, parcel vegetation, defensible space, suppression response, or current conditions.
Is this an active-fire or evacuation tool?
No. TrueViewly is for due-diligence screening, not emergency monitoring. Use official emergency, fire-agency, and local alert sources for current incidents and evacuation information.
Does a Low modeled band mean the property is safe?
No. A lower modeled value does not remove uncertainty or replace local maps, property inspection, disclosure review, or insurance and fire-professional input.
TrueViewly reports are informational decision-support outputs based on available datasets and user-provided inputs. They are not certifications, legal advice, engineering opinions, insurance determinations, government approvals, or a replacement for official records and professional due diligence.