Wildfire — Antelope Valley, California

2013-05-30 to 2013-05-31 · Antelope Valley, California

Event narrative

The Powerhouse Fire burned 30,274 acres of land across the Antelope Valley and mountains of Los Angeles county. The fire started on May 30th and burned into early June. The combination of strong onshore (southwesterly) flow and very dry fuels allowed for rapid fire spread.

Wider weather episode

The Powerhouse Fire burned 30,274 acres in the Antelope Valley as well as the Los Angeles county mountains. The fire started in late May and continued into early June.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 454608. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.