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 8,110 wildfires burning about 1,077,711 acres resulting in 1,837 structures lost and one fatality. The season had the most acres burned since 2021 but total acreage was lower than the peak, and the wildfire count was slightly above the five-year average. Major fires included Riverside, Los Angeles, and surrounding counties 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 lasting effects on communities and infrastructure.