2024 Incident Archive
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605,868Total Emergency Responses
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8,110Wildfires
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1,077,711Acres Burned
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1Fatalities:
1 Civilian / 0 Firefighter -
2,481
Structures:
644 Damaged / 1,837 Destroyed
Layers
| Incident | Counties | Started | Acres | Containment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madre Fire | San Luis Obispo | 7/02/2025 | 80,248 |
30%
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| Wolf Fire | Riverside | 6/29/2025 | 2,387 |
85%
|
| Green Fire | Shasta | 7/01/2025 | 554 |
0%
|
| Lake Fire | San Bernardino | 6/28/2025 | 489 |
90%
|
| Horse Fire | Shasta | 7/02/2025 | 385 |
60%
|
| Marble Complex Fire | Siskiyou | 7/03/2025 | 320 |
0%
|
| Zediker Fire | Fresno | 7/05/2025 | 164 |
100%
|
| Butler Fire | Siskiyou | 7/03/2025 | 150 |
0%
|
| Helena Fire | Trinity | 7/02/2025 | 116 |
20%
|
| Oakdale Fire | Yolo | 7/01/2025 | 78 |
100%
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| Grove Fire | Butte | 7/04/2025 | 78 |
85%
|
| District Fire | Butte | 7/04/2025 | 44 |
75%
|
| Ravine Fire | Nevada | 7/03/2025 | 35 |
100%
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| Rancho Fire | San Luis Obispo | 7/05/2025 | 28 |
100%
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| Hunter Fire | Mariposa | 7/05/2025 | 27 |
40%
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| Morgan Fire | Contra Costa | 7/05/2025 | 12 |
100%
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2024 Fire Season
The 2024 fire year in California was marked by significant wildfire activity, exacerbated by a hotter-than-normal June and an abundance of fine fuels resulting from unusually wet winter and spring seasons. This combination rendered vegetation more susceptible to ignition and rapid fire spread, particularly in areas below 3,000 feet where dense growth was observed.
Among the thousands of incidents throughout the year, the Park Fire stood out as a particularly devastating event. Ignited on July 24, 2024, in Chico's Bidwell Park, Butte County, the fire was allegedly caused by an act of arson. Despite aggressive initial attack suppression efforts, the fire rapidly expanded, ultimately consuming 429,603 acres across Butte and Tehama counties. The Park Fire led to the destruction of 709 structures and damage to 54 others, prompting widespread evacuations and the temporary closure of Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Overall, the 2024 fire year highlighted the ongoing need for effective wildfire prevention and mitigation strategies in California, as the state continues to adapt to the impacts of climate change and evolving environmental conditions.
Pictured: a CAL FIRE fire fighter igniting grass during the Forebay VMP burn.