Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)areas are particularly vulnerable to wildfires because ____________________.

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The close proximity of forest and infrastructure in WUI areas means that fires can easily spread from the vegetation into homes and buildings. This increases the risk and danger of wildfires in these areas. Factors such as difficulty for firefighters to reach WUI areas and jurisdiction issues can further complicate efforts to respond to wildfires in these areas, but the primary reason for their vulnerability is the high level of intermingling between forest and human infrastructure.

Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)areas Are Particularly Vulnerable to Wildfires Because