17 of the 20 most destructive wildfires in Californian history have occured since 2003

Three of this year's fires have already burned over 1m acres of land and destroyed 1,600 buildings

2020

The Camp fire of 2018 was California's deadliest wildfire – 85 people died

2018

The Mendocino Complex fire of 2018 was the largest in California's history – the cause is still under investigation

2016

2014

2012

2010

2008

The Cedar fire in October 2003 destroyed 273,246 acres of land in San Diego County

2006

2004

The Cedar fire in October 2003 destroyed 273,246 acres of land in San Diego County

The Mendocino Complex fire of 2018 was the largest in California's history – the cause is still under investigation

Three of this year's fires have already burned over 1m acres of land and destroyed 1,600 buildings

The Camp fire of 2018 was California's deadliest wildfire – 85 people died

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020