CalFire put together these stats about the recent lightning-caused fires in California. These numbers are huge.
Statewide Fire Statistics |
Total Fires at Peak: 1,781 |
Total Fires Contained: 1,446 |
Total Active Fires: 335 |
Total Acres Burned: 520,831 |
These numbers are total fires and acres that have occurred from state, local and federal firefighting agencies beginning June 20, 2008. Nearly 80% of the 1,781 total fires have now been contained.
CAL FIRE Statistics |
Total Fires at Peak: 1,005 |
Fires Contained: 801 |
Active Fires: 57 |
These numbers are total fires and acres that have occurred ONLY in CAL FIRE jurisdiction since June 20, 2008.
The number of contained and active fires will not equal the total due to some fires merging together.
Statewide Resources Committed |
Personnel Committed: 19,925 |
Fire Engines: 1,570 |
Hand Crews: 631 |
Dozers: 327 |
Water Tenders: 417 |
Helicopters: 109 |