Wildfire — Fresno, California

2001-08-19 to 2001-08-29 · near Dunlap, Fresno, California

Event narrative

The Highway Fire is suspected to have been caused by arson. It burned 4152 acres and forced the evacuation of a large number of residents. There were no fatalities but 8 structures were lost (3 primary and 5 out-buildings). Total cost to contain was over $6M.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5265870. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.