These U.S regions see the worst wildfires

States are ranked by the 10-year average of acreage burned per wildfire.

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10-year average Area burned: 921,091 acres Number of fires: 4,099 Area per fire: 8.2 acres

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Eastern area

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Great Basin area

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10-year average Area burned: 1.1 million acres Number of fires: 493 Area per fire: 119.2 acres

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These U.S regions see the worst wildfires

States are ranked by the 10-year average of acreage burned per wildfire.

10-year average Area burned: 921,091 acres Number of fires: 4,099 Area per fire: 8.2 acres

Northern California area

Eastern area

10-year average Acres burned: 81,067 acres Number of fires: 9,468 Area per fire: 8.4 acres

Great Basin area

10-year average Area burned: 1.1 million acres Number of fires: 2,634 Area per fire: 15.2 acres

10-year average Area burned: 1.1 million acres Number of fires: 493 Area per fire: 119.2 acres

Alaska area

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