Last year was a ‘quiet’ one for wildfires. Catastrophic blazes in Canada, South Korea and LA still made it the costliest fire year in history
The 2025 wildfire season, despite burning less land than average, resulted in the highest financial costs in recorded history. This disconnect between area burned and economic impact is attributed to fires occurring in more populated and high-risk locations. While some regions saw a decline in wildfires, others experienced more intense and rapid blazes, leading to significant fatalities, evacuations, and destruction, as exemplified by the devastating fires in Los Angeles. AI
