AUSTIN (KXAN) — So far in 2025, there have been 22 wildland fires in Texas, amounting to 196.1 acres burned, according to data from the National Geographic Area Coordination Center. As firefighters and crews continue to battle the multiple fires in the greater Los Angeles area, a wildfire analysis report released last year gave further insight into the risks both Texas and Austin face. Property analytics resource CoreLogic released in August 2024 its wildfire risk report that found Texas is ranked third nationally for homes at moderate or greater risk from fires. Zooming in on Central Texas, Austin ranked the fifth highest metro in the country whose homes are at heightened risk levels. California led the nation with more than 1.2 million homes classified at moderate or greater risk, followed by Colorado with over 321,000 homes and Texas nearing 245,000 homes. Those risk factor assessments were made on each parcel within the country, evaluating components like slope, aspect, fuel, surface composition, drought levels and winds, per CoreLogic's report. For California, Colorado and Texas, all three states included a higher concentration of homes with elevated risks due to their location near forested or undeveloped areas. How Texans can help those impacted by California wildfires From the metro level, CoreLogic broke down risk levels as follows: Los Angeles, California: 245,670 homes with moderate or greater wildfire risk; reconstruction cost value at $186.6 billion Riverside, California: 210,859 homes with moderate or greater wildfire risk; reconstruction cost value at $112.8 billion San Diego, California: 138,600 homes with moderate or greater wildfire risk; reconstruction cost value at $87.9 billion Sacramento, California: 100,814 homes with moderate or greater wildfire risk; reconstruction cost value at $61.1 billion Austin, Texas: 94,673 homes with moderate or greater wildfire risk; reconstruction cost value at $40.6 billion In an effort to mitigate wildfire risks, the city of Austin approved a contract in October 2023 between Austin Energy and Pano AI for technology services to assist with early wildfire detection. The five-year, $3.2 million contract signified the first time the technology was used in Texas. Pano AI utilizes ultra-high-definition cameras to capture 360-degree, panoramic views, which are then paired with weather data and satellite imagery. Pano’s AI system works alongside wildfire detection analysts at the Pano Intelligence Center, who help review footage and can confirm if any wildfire incidents are emerging. The AI technology helps detect any activity within a 10-mile radius, with Pano 360 Alerts used to send out live videos and wildfire information to aid first responders. Those cameras can detect a range of fires, including structural ones, prescribed burns and wildfires.