The map shows the perimeter of each recorded wildfire, and users can choose to view all the fires at once or look at each individual year. CPR notes that not all fires will appear on the map, as Cal Fire’s data sets do not include timber fires under 10 acres in size, brush fires under 50 acres, or grass fires under 300 acres. Additionally, the map does not necessarily depict burn areas as it only displays fire perimeters.
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