Powerhouse Fire
| Powerhouse Fire | |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | May 30, 2013 - Active (PDT) |
| Location | North Los Angeles County |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 30,274+ acres |
| Impacts | |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 0 |
| Structures destroyed | 53 |
The 2013 Powerhouse Wildfire is a large blaze that scorched parts in North Los Angeles County. It burned more than 30,000 acres. The wildfire burned down 53 structures, including 24 homes. 2,000 firemen are deployed on the fire and it is predicted to extinguish June 10, 2013. At the fire's peak it threatened 1,000 buildings on June 3, 2013. The Powerhouse Fire was another reason for meteorologists and climatologists to predict an active wildfire season of California. Santa Ana Winds pushed the fire rapidly, making it threatening to the land around it.
Threats to Cities
The Powerhouse Fire never posed a threat to many densely populated areas because the majority of the blaze was located in Angeles National Forest. The Powerhouse Fire did pose a threat to local forests in the region.
References
2. http://www.scpr.org/news/2013/06/06/37600/powerhouse-wildfire-near-palmdale-destroys-24-home/
3. http://hometownstation.com/santa-clarita-news/powerhouse-fire-burns-6-homes-more-30000-acres-35472