Wildfires in Delaware

Large wildfires have burned 6,040 acres of Delaware since 1984, 42nd among the states.

  • 6,040acres burned since 1984
  • 5large fires
  • 1988worst year, 2,541 acres
  • 42ndamong the states for acres burned

Over time

Acres burned in Delaware per year 1988: 2,541 2,541 1991: 1,241 2002: 1,227 2004: 1,029 1988

Every county

Counties with any recorded events, highest first.

Wildfires by county in Delaware
Sussex County3,830
Kent County2,209