Wildfire — Mariposa, California

2001-08-18 to 2001-08-25 · near Coulterville, Mariposa, California

Event narrative

The Creek Fire was an arson fire that burned 11,500 acres. There were no fatalities but 11 injuries and 8 structures were lost (4 residences and 4 out-buildings). At one point at least 400 people were forced to evacuate due to the fire and it threatened at least 3000 structures.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5265867. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.