California endured the 10 costliest wildfires in U.S. history

Since the early 90s, wildfires resulting in the greatest economic losses have burned California. The recent Los Angeles wildfires, which include the Pacific Palisades and Eaton Fires, top the list.

Table displaying the 10 costliest wildfires in U.S. history, all of which occurred in California since 1991. The recent Los Angeles wildfires, which include the Pacific Palisades and Eaton Fires, top the list with estimated projected losses between $95 billion and $164 billion.
*Projected losses estimated between $95 billion and $164 billion.
Note: Adjusted insured losses in 2024 dollars
Chart: AfroLASource: The Swiss Re Institute, Reuters reports, National Centers for Environmental Information, media reports, RBC Capital Markets, UCLA’s Anderson School of Management (Los Angeles wildfires only)Get the dataCreated with Datawrapper