California Wildphyres 2024
Here is a list of significant wildfires in California from August to December 2024, maintaining consistent formatting:
August 2024
- Coffee Pot Fire
- Location: Tulare County
- Acres Burned: 14,104
- Start Date: August 3, 2024
- Details: Caused by lightning, this fire was the 14th-largest of the 2024 season and the longest-lasting, with containment achieved on December 16.
September 2024
- Bridge Fire
- Location: Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties
- Acres Burned: 56,030
- Start Date: September 8, 2024
- Details: A destructive wildfire in the Angeles National Forest, leading to mandatory evacuations in areas like Wrightwood and Mount Baldy Village.
- Line Fire
- Location: San Bernardino County
- Acres Burned: 43,978
- Start Date: September 5, 2024
- Details: Burned simultaneously with the Bridge and Airport Fires, straining firefighting resources in Southern California.
- Airport Fire
- Location: Orange and Riverside Counties
- Acres Burned: 23,526
- Start Date: September 9, 2024
- Details: Contributed to the series of major wildfires in Southern California during September 2024.
November 2024
- Mountain Fire
- Location: Ventura County
- Acres Burned: 19,904
- Start Date: November 6, 2024
- Details: Led to evacuation orders and significant firefighting efforts; fully contained later in the month.
December 2024
- Franklin Fire
- Location: Malibu, Los Angeles County
- Acres Burned: Approximately 1,800
- Start Date: December 10, 2024
- Details: Burned near Pepperdine University, highlighting the increasing occurrence of December wildfires in California.
These wildfires reflect the ongoing challenges California faces with year-round fire risks, exacerbated by climate change and varying weather patterns.
