Wildfire — Western Siskiyou County, California

2023-09-01 to 2023-09-30 · Western Siskiyou County, California

Event narrative

On the evening of August 15, 2023, lightning strikes triggered the outbreak of the Happy Camp Complex, with a total of 11 fires. They were located 21 miles west of Yreka, CA. It was burning in timber and heavy slash with several communities, and communications and energy infrastructure threatened. As of 0530 on 10/02, the complex was 21,725 acres, 87 percent contained, destroyed 9 structures, and cost $ 108M.

Wider weather episode

On the evening of August 15, 2023, lightning strikes triggered the outbreak of the Happy Camp Complex, with a total of 11 fires. They were located 21 miles west of Yreka, CA. It was burning in timber and heavy slash with several communities, and communications and energy infrastructure threatened. As of 0530 on 10/02, the complex was 21,725 acres, 87 percent contained, destroyed 9 structures, and cost $ 108M.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1127936. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.