Humboldt Lightning Fire | |
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Location | Humboldt County, California |
Statistics | |
Date(s) | July 30, 2015 – September 19, 2015 |
Burned area | 4,883 acres (20 km2) |
Cause | Lightning Strike |
Land use | Timber |
Buildings destroyed | 7 |
Non-fatal injuries | 14 |
The Humboldt Lightning Fire was a fire during the 2015 California Wildfire season. The fire started on July 30, 2015 in Humboldt County, California. The fire was started by a lightning strike from a thunderstorm that started multiple fires that day.[1] The fire burned 4,883 acres, destroyed 7 buildings, and injured 14 people.[2]
Terrain and Fuels
The fire was burning in steep terrain with limited access. Fuels include heavy timber that was being used for revenue and income.[2]
Personnel and Equipment
There were 8 agencies working at this fire. 1,392 personnel and 39 crews were assigned to the fire. Resources for the fire included 10 helicopters, 57 engines, 8 bulldozers, and 10 water tenders.[2]
References
- ↑ Kemp, Kym (31 July 2015). "[UPDATE 12:57 a.m.] Over 300 Lightning Strikes This Afternoon, Multiple Reports of Fires". Redheaded Blackbelt. Retrieved 2021-04-08.
- 1 2 3 "Welcome to Incident". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
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