Wildfire in Monterey County, California

Wildfire October 18, 1996 – November 10, 1996 · Monterey County, California

$12.3M

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

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 5578493. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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