California wildfires have already charred 30 times as many acres as all of last year - and it's still summer
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from Los Angeles Times6 months ago
The total area burned by wildfires in California this year is already more than 751,000 acres, surpassing the average of the last five years, with a 2,816% increase from the previous year.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-07-31/california-wildfires-have-burned-750-000-acres-so-far-this-year
Cal Fire highlighted that 95% of wildfires are human-caused, urging vigilance to prevent accidental sparks. Intense fire conditions are exacerbated by dry vegetation, heat waves, and strong winds.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-07-31/california-wildfires-have-burned-750-000-acres-so-far-this-year
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