Lightning-caused wildfires in the U.S. 2024, by state

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Erick Burgueño Salas
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Jul 10, 2025

Oregon recorded the largest number of lightning-caused wildfires in the United States in 2024. That year, there were

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wildfires started by lightning in the southwestern state. For comparison, this represents almost
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percent of the total number of wildfires recorded in Oregon the same year. Arizona ranked second, with
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lightning-caused wildfires recorded. Lightning is the main natural cause of bush and forest fires.

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Number of wildfires started by lightning strikes in the United States in 2024, by state

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January 2025

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2024

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