California is only now heading into the teeth of the wildfire season but already has seen nearly three times as much acreage burn than during all of 2023.

California is only now heading into the teeth of the wildfire season, but the state has already seen nearly three times as much acreage burn than during all of 2023. The wildfires have threatened tens of thousands of homes and other structures across Southern California since they accelerated during a triple-digit heat wave over the weekend.