Peak wildfire season in California has historically lasted from summer to October. But as the Eaton and Palisades fires in January 2025 showed, wildfires can strike at any time. New research suggests ...

The Golden State weathered 8,013 wildfires in 2025, including the destructive Palisades Fire in Southern California, fire officials reported. In all, California wildfires blackened 525,223 acres, ...