So far in 2023, only a single wildfire that started in California has burnt more than 50,000 acres. This year follows a below average 2022 season, which totaled less than 400,000 acres across the state.

This question resolves to YES if a single fire that ignites within California state borders burns at least 500,000 acres. Those acres do not need to be located exclusively within California borders, meaning a fire that ignited in California and spreads into another state will still count.