The 5 Most Devastating Wildfires in History | California Wildfires | Planet Pulse | N18G

From the scorched earth of Siberia to the heart of Australia’s "Black Summer," the world’s largest and most destructive wildfires have forever altered landscapes, ecosystems, and lives. These catastrophic events—spanning millions of acres and causing untold damage—highlight the growing intensity of global fire seasons. From the 55 million acres of the Siberian Taiga fires to the tragic loss of biodiversity in Australia’s 2019–2020 bushfires, each of these blazes serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for global action on climate change and wildfire management. As the world witnesses these destructive forces, one thing becomes clear: the time to act is now.