Wildfire — San Diego, California

2003-11-01 to 2003-11-15 · near Escondido, San Diego, California

Wider weather episode

The Paradise Fire, which began on October 26, was not fully contained until November 15, 2003 During the first few days of November, another 700 acres was consumed, 67 structures and 75 vehicles destroyed, 6 injuries occurred, and additional damage occurred to 15 structures, 10 vehicles, and utility infrastructure. These are in addition to the October 2003 Storm Data report on the Paradise Fire. Between 0.10 and 0.20 inches of rain fell on the fire area between November 1 and November 4 and widespread rain fell on November 11-12. The breakdown of the total property damage is as follows: 223 residential, commercial, and industrial buildings destroyed; 192 accessory buildings destroyed; 417 vehicles, travel trailers, boats, tractors destroyed; 180 power poles destroyed; 45 miles of telephone lines; and several miles of highway infrastructure. Also damaged were: 10 residential,commercial, and/or commercial buildings damaged; 5 accessory buildings damaged, 10 vehicles, travel trailers, boats, and/or tractors. The total cost of fire fighting was computed at: $12,109,127.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5335140. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.