A wildfire is an unplanned fire that burns in a natural area such as a forest, grassland, or prairie. Wildfires are often caused by humans or lightning and can happen anywhere at any time. Wildfire risk increases during periods of little rain and high winds.

According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), Texas was ranked second to California, with high to extreme wildfire risk in 2019. They estimate 717,800 Texas properties were at risk last year. In 2018, Texans suffered 10,541 fires across 569,811 acres of land. Unfortunately, wildfires can’t always be prevented, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself, your family, and your belongings from damage.