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Wildfire in Carquinez Strait and Delta, California

Wildfire July 4, 2014 · Carquinez Strait and Delta, California

$2.5M

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

A wildfire broke out in the town of Collinsville around 2pm on July 4th, which destroyed 8 homes, damaged 3 more homes, burned boats and vehicles. The fire displaced 25 residents and caused an estimated 2.5 million dollars in damage. The cause of the fire was unknown, though the dry and windy conditions (20-25mph gusts) along with 4th of July celebrations may have been a factor.

The wider storm

Dry and warm weather conditions with gusty west-southwest winds of 10 to 20 mph gusts to 25mph helped to fan the flame of a fire in Collinsville, CA.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 532944. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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