Jan 22, 2025 · Explore the details of the California fire season with insight from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA). Learn when is it, how long it lasts, risk factors and more.

19 hours ago · The agency said it does not track how many fires occur outside of the extended fire season each year, but the Cal Fire website shows that two fires reported outside of the fire season in 2024, burning a total of 250 acres. No fires …

2025 Fire Season Outlook December, 2024 - Following recent rainfall that has moderated fire activity, CAL FIRE is transitioning to Winter Preparedness staffing levels statewide. This adjustment aligns with a seasonal decrease in fire activity and aims to strategically optimize resources as fire risks lessen during the cooler months.Although California experienced a higher-than-usual number of ...

Fires occur throughout the State within CAL FIRE jurisdiction on a daily basis during fire season. However, the majority of those fires are contained quickly and no information will generally be provided on these incidents at this site if the fire burns less than 10 acres.

Map of active wildfires burning across California. Explore wildfire history and when fire season starts in California.

6 days ago · Find up-to-date statistics on CA wildfires and CAL FIRE activity. We combine state and federal data to track the number of fires and acres burned in California. Current Year

Jan 9, 2025 · Though fires are possible in California throughout the year, historically, they’ve tended to peak in the south of the state between May or June through to October – that’s what’s known as...

Nov 15, 2024 · Overall, this fire season in California began with ferocity. Multiple large grass fires spread quickly amid high winds. On June 1, the Corral Fire, between Livermore and Tracy, burned 14,168...

Jan 9, 2025 · The only California winter fire ranking in the Top 20 before this firestorm was the Thomas Fire, which began in December 2017. It took two lives and destroyed 281,893 acres and 1,063 structures. The environment was primed for January 2025's destructive fire behavior given the slow start to the rainy season.

Jan 8, 2025 · California has 78 more annual “fire days” — when conditions are ripe for fires to spark — than 50 years ago. When is California’s wildfire season? With recurring droughts, It is now year-round. Nothing is as it was. Where are the worst California wildfires? All over.