California wildfires burn 3X the acreage compared to all of ...
Firefighters are using bulldozers, helicopters, and planes to control the rapidly spreading fires.
fortune.comCalifornia saw 8,100+ wildfires scorching about 1.08 million acres with 1,837 structures destroyed and one life lost. The season had the most acres burned since 2021 yet overall acreage lagged behind peak years, with counts just above the five-year average. Major fires included Riverside, Los Angeles, and surrounding counties driving evacuations, road closures, and property damage. PSPS events and air quality issues affected multiple regions. Overall, California faced a high-activity year, marked by significant burn area yet below peak totals of earlier years, and ongoing impacts to communities and infrastructure.