The Curtis Fire, reported late on January 5 in Ventura County, California, is a new wildfire believed to be human-caused, potentially linked to recreational activities.
Despite being contained for an unknown duration, the fire has been active for 15 hours at the time of initial reporting, highlighting ongoing risks from human activity.
In 2023, human activity led to a staggering 6,746 fires across California, underscoring the significant impact of these actions on wildland areas.
The National Interagency Fire Center statistics reveal that human-caused fires resulted in over 143,000 acres of wildland burned in California in 2023.
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