Ponderosa Fire
| Ponderosa Fire | |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | August 18, 2012 - August 31, 2012 |
| Location | Tehama County, Shasta County California |
| Statistics[1] | |
| Burned area | 27,676 acres (11,200 ha) |
| Impacts | |
| Non-fatal injuries | 7 |
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| Ignition | |
| Cause | Lightning |
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
- ^ a b c "Ponderosa Fire". CAL FIRE. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
- ^ "Ponderosa Fire Prompts Evacuations and Emergency Order". Los Angeles Times. 19 August 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
- ^ So, Ericka (4 May 2015). "Science Used to Fight Fires Before the Flames". KRCR News. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
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