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 fire events covering roughly 1.08 million acres with 1,837 structures destroyed and one fatality. The season had the most acres burned since 2021 yet overall acreage lagged behind peak years, with counts just above the five-year average. Key incidents hit Riverside, LA County, and nearby areas triggering evacuations, road closures, and damaged structures. PSPS events and air quality issues affected multiple regions. Overall, California faced a high-activity year, with substantial acreage burned but a lower total compared to some prior peaks, and ongoing impacts to communities and infrastructure.