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 8,100+ fire events scorching about 1.08 million acres leading to 1,837 structures damaged or gone and one fatality. The season had the most acres burned since 2021 yet overall acreage lagged behind peak years, and the wildfire count was slightly above the five-year average. Key incidents hit Riverside, LA County, and nearby areas triggering evacuations, road closures, and damaged structures. Public safety power shutoffs and air quality concerns were reported in several regions. Overall, California faced a high-activity year, marked by significant burn area yet below peak totals of earlier years, and lasting effects on communities and infrastructure.