California is experiencing a severe wildfire season, with over 61,000 acres burned so far, including significant fires such as the Point Fire in Sonoma and the Post Fire. Data indicates that the number of acres burned this year is the fourth largest in area from 1996 to 2024. Fire officials warn that 2024 could be a 'busy fire year' with 14 active wildfires currently burning. Wildfires have increased by 9% this spring, and the area burned has surged by 1,462% compared to the same period last year, rising from 5,747 to 89,784 acres. The majority of these fires, 95%, are human-caused, driven by dry grasses.
California is experiencing an early fire year. 🔥 Wildfires are up 9% this spring, but acres burned have skyrocketed by 1,462% (from 5,747 to 89,784 acres) compared to the same period last year (Jan 1 - Jun 19). 95% of these wildfires are human-caused, fueled by dry grasses and… https://t.co/klpsOvBexJ
With 14 active wildfires burning in California, fire officials warn that 2024 could be a 'busy fire year.' https://t.co/ms38oTjhQW
Over 61,000 acres have burned so far across California including the Point Fire in Sonoma and the Post Fire. That's already among the highest in the state in three decades. https://t.co/s8eV5O0KVD
So how bad is California's fire season so far? @jackjlee looked into the data for the @sfchronicle. The number of acres burned this year to date stands out among the highest figures of the past three decades. https://t.co/TZO9BHn4AC
Wildfire activity has taken off across California over the past few days. And data shows that the number of acres burned this year to date in California is the fourth largest in area from 1996 to 2024. https://t.co/J08aHuCrj4