California Wildfires Massive But Not Deadliest In State History

California Wildfires Massive But Not Deadliest In State History

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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.

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What does the data suggest about the deadliness of the wildfires this year compared to previous years?

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What is the total area that has burned in California this year?

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What is the significance of the area burned being compared to the size of Connecticut?

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How does the current average wildfire size in California compare to the previous average?

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What is the number of fatalities reported in California due to wildfires this year?

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