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SoCal Matters
Investigating Human-Caused Wildfires in California
Season 2024
Episode 64
Human activities are responsible for the majority of wildfires in California. In 2023, over 7,000 fires were linked to human actions. This includes the devastating Park Fire, now among the largest in state history. Learn how human negligence and other factors contribute to these disasters, and explore the complexities of preventing such fires in a changing climate.
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