Ponderosa Fire

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Ponderosa Fire
Location Tehama County, Shasta County California
Statistics[1]
Date(s) August 18, 2012 (2012-08-18) - August 31, 2012 (2012-08-31)
Burned area 27,676 acres (11,200 ha)
Cause Lightning
Buildings
destroyed
  • 52 residences
  • 81 outbuildings
Injuries 7

The Ponderosa Fire was a devastating fire during the 2012 California wildfire season. While the fire only burned 27,676 acres (11,200 ha) it destroyed 133 structures making it the most destructive fire of the year.[1] At the height of the fire, on August 24, over 2,300 firefighters were involved with the effort which included 254 fire engines, 46 bulldozers and 54 water tenders.[1]

About

The Ponderosa Fire started at around 11:30 a.m. on August 18, 2012.[2] The fire was ignited by lightning which sparked an area on Red Bluff, near Manton.[3]

References

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