California Wildfire Statistics (Updated 2024)
California sees more wildfires than any other state in the U.S., and the numbers are only increasing. Here are California wildfire facts and statistics for 2024.
www.policygenius.comCalifornia saw over eight thousand wildfires 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 triggering evacuations, road closures, and damaged structures. 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 ongoing impacts to communities and infrastructure.