Consequently, wildfires have become more prevalent. Eighteen of the 20 largest wildfires in California's history have occurred since 2000. The eight largest have all been since 2017,.
Consequently, wildfires have become more prevalent. Eighteen of the 20 largest wildfires in California's history have occurred since 2000. The eight largest have all been since 2017,. The biggest fire in state history, 2020's August Complex Fire, burned more than 1 million acres of land.
Now, we also know how much emissions were created by all that burning wood, and they accounted for 30% of California’s total emissions, making wildfires the second largest source of emissions in the state, after transportation. Carbon emissions are not the only kind of pollution that wildfires create. The smoke and particulate pollution clogs the air, and they can make breathing difficult and harmful to human health.