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.comCalifornia saw 8,110 fire events scorching about 1.08 million acres leading to 1,837 structures damaged or gone and one fatality. Only since 2021 did acres burn exceed this year's yet overall acreage lagged behind peak years, with counts just above the five-year average. Key incidents hit Riverside, LA County, and nearby areas driving evacuations, road closures, and property damage. Public safety power shutoffs and air quality concerns were reported in several regions. Overall, it was a high-activity year for California, with substantial acreage burned but a lower total compared to some prior peaks, and ongoing impacts to communities and infrastructure.