There were a total of * human-caused wildfires recorded in the United States in 2024. This was an increase of over fires compared to the previous year. Human activity is among the most common causes of wildfires next to weather phenomena such as lightning. Over *** million acres were burned due to human-caused wildfires in the U.S. in 2024.
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National Interagency Fire Center. (February 2, 2025). Number of human-caused wildfires in the United States from 2001 to 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/943649/human-caused-wildfires-united-states/
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Number of human-caused wildfires in the United States from 2001 to 2024 [Graph], National Interagency Fire Center, February 2, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/943649/human-caused-wildfires-united-states/
