Latest News About 2024 wildfires across California

California saw 8,110 fire events covering roughly 1.08 million 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, 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.