2011 California wildfires - Wikipedia
There were 7,989 fires [ 2 ] that burned 168,545 acres (682.08 km 2) of land in the US state of California during 2011. [ 1 ] Below is a list of all fires that exceeded 1,000 acres (4.0 km 2) during the 2011 fire season. [ 1 ] . The list is, and all data herein, is taken from CAL FIRE 's list of large fires, except where otherwise cited.
List of California wildfires - Wikipedia
About 75% of California's 20 most destructive wildfires—measured in terms of structures burned—have occurred since 2015. [1] Santa Ana winds in California expand fires and spread smoke over hundreds of miles, as in this October 2007 satellite image. The Rim Fire consumed more than 250,000 acres (100,000 ha) of forest near Yosemite National Park, in 2013.
Annual 2011 Wildfires Report | National Centers for …
For 2011, 74,126 fires (6th least) burned 8,711,367 acres (3rd most), which is 117.52 acres burned/fire (3rd most). Through December 30 th, the nationwide number of fires year-to-date was 73,484 which burned 8.7 million acres (3.5 million hectares), with an average of 119 acres (48.2 hectares) per fire.
September 2011 Wildfires Report | National Centers for …
Twelve large wildfires were burning across the Southwest in California (4), Arizona (4), Nevada (2), New Mexico (1), and Colorado (1). During the second half of August, the monsoonal rain showers across the Southwest slowed significantly, and the heat across the region created ideal wildfire conditions.
California Wildfire History & Statistics - Frontline
This list of California wildfires highlights the largest wildfires in California history, which resulted in extreme levels of destruction. While lightning strikes sparked some of them, the overwhelming majority were caused by human activity .
2011 California wildfires - Wikiwand
Jul 29, 2011 · There were 7,989 fires that burned 168,545 acres (682.08 km2) of land in the US state of California during 2011. Quick Facts Statistics, Total fires ... Below is a list of all fires that exceeded 1,000 acres (4.0 km2) during the 2011 fire season.
Statistics - CAL FIRE
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. Updated as of January 25, 2025* Year-To-Date (YTD) is for current year, last year, and 5-year average, as of the "Updated" date indicated above.
May 2011 Wildfires Report | National Centers for Environmental ...
According to the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) – Wildland Fire Assessment System, at the beginning of May, very high and extreme fire danger was occurring across the southern half of Texas, along the Mexican-U.S. border in California, Arizona, and New Mexico. Areas of coastal California were also experiencing high fire danger on May 1st.
History of California Wildfires | WFCA
Nov 17, 2022 · Explore the history of California wildfires with details on the top 20 largest, most deadly, and most destructive fires, as well as interesting stats and figures.
California wildfires - USAGov
Jan 20, 2025 · Find maps of the wildfire areas including evacuation zones, shelters, and road closures from CAL FIRE. Visit InciWeb to follow the progress of containing the wildfires. The Angeles National Forest website details the local work being done by the Forest Service. Disaster recovery. Get the latest California wildfire disaster recovery information ...
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