This map depicts 2020-2022 new construction in Big Sky (black dots). The colors indicate wildfire risk to structures: Yellow is moderate, orange is high, red is extreme. Ninety-six percent of new buildings being constructed in Big Sky are considered in "high" or "extreme" wildfire risk areas. That's on top of structures already built in forested areas that house thousands of people. Map courtesy Big Sky Fire Department
This map depicts 2020-2022 new construction in Big Sky (black dots). The colors indicate wildfire risk to structures: Yellow is moderate, orange is high, red is extreme. Ninety-six percent of new buildings being constructed in Big Sky are considered in "high" or "extreme" wildfire risk areas. That's on top of structures already built in forested areas that house thousands of people. Map courtesy Big Sky Fire Department