Wildfire — Monterey, California

1996-10-18 to 1996-11-10 · near Big Sur, Monterey, California

Wider weather episode

This fire known as the Big Sur fire began Oct 18 near Ventana Camp Park. Much of the fire occurred in the Ventana wilderness area. 2500 Fire fighter participated. 4400 acres were burned. light rain helped control fire. The cost of fighting the fire is estimated 12.3 million. 180 fire engines were used. 13 helicopters and 3 air tankers were used.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5578493. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.