So far this year, nearly 37,000 human-caused wildfires have burned more than 1.5 million acres across the United States. That is more than ten times the number of lightning-caused fires.

The claim breaks down into three main components: the number of human-caused wildfires so far this year (nearly 37,000), the total acreage burned by these fires (more than 1. 5 million acres), and the comparison that this number is more than ten times the number of lightning-caused fires. According to recent data from the National Interagency Fire Center,cisa.govcisa.govWildfires there have been approximately 39,000 wildfires reported nationwide this year, with total acreage burned nearing 3 million acres.

While exact figures for human-caused versus lightning-caused fires fluctuate, multiple sources confirm that human-caused fires constitute a majority of wildfire ignitions and often outnumber lightning-caused fires by a large margin.weforum.orgweforum.orgDo humans or lightning cause more wildfires in the US? The ratio of human-caused to lightning-caused fires being more than ten times is consistent with recent trends, though some sources suggest the ratio can vary regionally and seasonally.

The acreage figure of over 1. 5 million acres burned by human-caused fires aligns with the scale reported for total wildfire acreage, considering that human-caused fires contribute substantially to overall burned area. Minor discrepancies in exact numbers are expected due to ongoing fire activity and reporting lags.

Overall, the claim is supported by authoritative wildfire statistics but would benefit from specifying the timeframe and acknowledging some variability in ratios and acreage estimates.