Majority Of California’s Most Destructive Wildfires Happened Since 2015

Number of structures destroyed in the most destructive wildfires in California’s history. 2020 was also a notably destructive year for wildfires in Oregon and Washington.

Notes: Structures include homes, outbuildings (barns, garages, sheds, etc.) and commercial properties destroyed.

Source: Cal Fire

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