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WEB2024 Fire Year Outlook. The state of California experienced a hotter than normal June, combined with an excess of fine fuels from unusually wet winter and spring seasons. This has resulted in the vegetation being more susceptible to ignition and fire spread than has been observed in previous years.
Wildfires in California have burned 1 million acres so far this year
WEB1 day ago — In Southern California, the Line Fire's surge pushed the total acres burned across the state in 2024 to 1,001,993 (405,492 hectares) as of Tuesday morning, according to Cal Fire.
California wildfires: Bridge Fire explodes in size; man arrested in ...
WEBSep 12, 2024 — The Bridge Fire in California grew 10 times in size over 24 hours to become the state’s largest wildfire, destroying at least 33 homes by Wednesday night, as firefighters grappled with three...
Cooler temperatures help California firefighters battle 3 ... - CBS News
WEBSep 15, 2024 — The Southern California wildfires have threatened tens of thousands of homes and other structures since they escalated during a triple-digit heat wave.
California wildfires consume more than half a million acres - NBC News
WEBJul 27, 2024 — Active wildfires across California have consumed more than 626,000 acres as of Saturday, according to Cal Fire. California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for areas affected...
Wildfires break out across California: Latest fire and smoke maps
WEBJul 28, 2024 — Wildfires are exploding across the West, especially in California, where the Park Fire has grown to be the biggest in the state this year. The largest of several wildfires in the state is the Park Fire, burning in Butte, Tehama, Shasta and Plumas counties, north of …
Line Fire flare-ups trigger new evacuation orders - NBC Los Angeles
WEB3 days ago — Today's breaking news on wildfires in California, SoCal and Los Angeles. Here is the latest on fires now, including breaking developments, public safety information, maps, video and longterm outlooks.
Post fire becomes California’s largest wildfire of the year
WEBJun 18, 2024 — A major wildfire in northern Los Angeles County continued burning Monday evening southeast toward Pyramid Lake, scorching more than 15,000 acres to become the state’s largest blaze of the year....
Evacuations ordered as new California wildfire ignites in …
WEBThe French Fire, in Mariposa County, California, began Thursday. It was 20% contained by Friday night, having burned through 908 acres, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection...
Wildfire flareup prompts new evacuations in Southern California ...
WEB3 days ago — A California man pleaded not guilty on Sept. 17 to starting the Line Fire on Sept. 5. Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 34, of Norco, California, was charged with 11 arson-related crimes, according to ...