In 2022, there were four large wildfire disasters recorded in the United States. This was a decline in comparison to the previous year, when the North American country recorded the highest figure within the past decade. Nonetheless, 2002 still held the long-term record, with eight large wildfire disasters recorded. By comparison, there were 15 large wildfire disasters worldwide in 2022, with the United States accounting for most.
Number of large wildfire disasters in the United States from 1990 to 2022
According to the source, figures refer to wildfires that killed at least 10 people, affected at least 100 people, led to a state of emergency declaration and/or required a call for international aid.
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IMF. (April 3, 2023). Number of large wildfire disasters in the United States from 1990 to 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 10, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1342297/number-of-large-wildfire-disasters-united-states/
IMF. "Number of large wildfire disasters in the United States from 1990 to 2022." Chart. April 3, 2023. Statista. Accessed November 10, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1342297/number-of-large-wildfire-disasters-united-states/
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