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Wildfire in Fresno County, California

Wildfire August 19, 2001 – August 29, 2001 · Fresno County, California

$6.1M
Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

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 5265870. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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