California Wildfires Massive But Not Deadliest In State History

Recent data from the AP indicates that while wildfires this year are not the deadliest, they have burned over 6200 square miles, an area the size of Connecticut, nearly tripling previous records. The average wildfire size in California has increased from under 50,000 acres to over 300,000 acres. This year, 31 people have died due to wildfires in California.

What does the AP data suggest about the deadliness of this year's wildfires?

• They have burned the smallest area ever.

• They have not been analyzed yet.

• They are not the deadliest so far.

• They are the deadliest on record.

How does the area burned by wildfires this year compare to a U.S. state?

• It is the size of Texas.

• It is the size of Alaska.

• It is the size of Rhode Island.

• It is the size of Connecticut.

What was the previous average size of wildfires in California?

• Over 500,000 acres

• Over 100,000 acres

• Under 10,000 acres

• Under 50,000 acres

What is the current average size of wildfires in California?

• Over 700,000 acres

• Over 500,000 acres

• Over 300,000 acres

• Over 100,000 acres

How many people have died in California due to wildfires this year?

• 51 people

• 41 people

• 31 people

• 21 people