Wildfire — Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley, California

2014-01-16 to 2014-01-25 · Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley, California

Event narrative

The Colby Wildfire burned 1,952 acres of land in the hills above the San Gabriel Valley. The fire was started by an illegal campfire and it destroyed 5 homes.

Wider weather episode

The Colby Wildfire started in the hills above the San Gabriel Valley. The fire was fueled by the combination of an extended period of dry, northeast winds and very dry vegetation. The fire destroyed 5 homes and burned 1,952 acres.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 498030. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.