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U.S. lightning-caused wildfires by state 2023 | Statista

Lightning-caused wildfires in the U.S. 2023, by state

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Erick Burgueño Salas,
Oct 7, 2024

California recorded the largest number of lightning-caused wildfires in the United States in 2023. That year, there were 618 wildfires started by lightning in the southwestern state. By comparison, Florida saw 592 such wildfires. Lightning is the main natural cause of bush and forest fires.

Number of wildfires started by lightning strikes in the United States in 2023, by state

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January 2024

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2023

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