MAP: These are the major wildfires burning in California
So far, California has already seen nearly three times as much acres burned than during all of 2023.
www.foxla.comIn 2024, California recorded over eight thousand wildfires covering roughly 1.08 million acres resulting in 1,837 structures lost and one fatality. Only since 2021 did acres burn exceed this year's yet overall acreage lagged behind peak years, and the wildfire count was slightly above the five-year average. Major fires included Riverside, Los Angeles, and surrounding counties driving evacuations, road closures, and property damage. PSPS events and air quality issues affected multiple regions. Overall, it was a high-activity year for California, marked by significant burn area yet below peak totals of earlier years, and lasting effects on communities and infrastructure.