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 over eight thousand wildfires burning about 1,077,711 acres with 1,837 structures destroyed and one life lost. The season had the most acres burned since 2021 but total acreage was lower than the peak, with counts just 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, 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.