While every state is at risk for wildfires, the glaring truth is that the American West consistently experiences the most frequent and severe wildfires, as well as the worst aftermath associated with the most wildfire-related property damage year after year.

Irvine, California-based analytics firm CoreLogic has analyzed 13 western states that are ranked at or near the top of the list for the most wildfire activity and property damage each year for its 2016 "Wildfire Hazard Risk Report."

The report shows the number of residences in each state that are at extreme, high, moderate and low risk for residential wildfires.

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