Wildfire — Los Angeles, California

2002-09-01 to 2002-09-12 · near Azusa, Los Angeles, California

Event narrative

The Curve Fire burned 20,857 acres of land in the Angeles National Forest. The Curve Fire, which was caused by candles from a ritual sacrifice, destroyed 73 structures and injured at least 14 people.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5316896. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.