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 8,100+ wildfires 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, 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, marked by significant burn area yet below peak totals of earlier years, and ongoing impacts to communities and infrastructure.