Wildfire — Madera, California

2001-08-20 to 2001-08-28 · near Wishon, Madera, California

Event narrative

The North Fork Fire was ignited by a rail-splitter accidentally and burned 4132 acres southeast of Bass Lake. There were two primary structures lost but no fatalities or injuries.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5265869. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.