According to the USFA, more than 60,000 U.S. communities are at risk of WUI fires. Photo: David S. Roberts There were 56,580 wildfires reported in the United States in 2023 that consumed nearly 2.7 million acres, the National Interagency Fire Center reports. This included a total of 4,318 destroyed structures, including 3,060 residences, 1,228 minor…