Mad River Complex Fire

2015 wildfire in California
Mad River Complex Fire
Firefighter at the River Complex Fire.
Date(s)July 30, 2015 (2015-07-30) – September 13, 2015 (2015-09-13)
LocationTrinity County, California
Statistics
Burned area73,137 acres (296 km2)
Ignition
CauseLightning Strike

The Mad River Complex Fire was a group of fires during the 2015 California wildfire season. The fires started on July 30, 2015, in Trinity County due to lightning strikes. It burned 73,137 acres.[1] Some of the fuels involved were dry from the drought in the area, making them easier to burn.[2] The River Complex Fire was part of this fire, making it a "complex" fire. It was contained on September 13, 2015.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Mad River Complex Fire". InciWeb. Archived from the original on August 28, 2015. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  2. ^ Hunt, Maghan (2015-08-05). "Mad River Complex fires have burned 14,028 acres, 8% contained". KRCR. Retrieved 2021-04-08.
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