Wildfire in Shasta County, California

Wildfire October 16, 1999 – October 20, 1999 · Shasta County, California

Injuries

$22.2M

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

The Jones Incident was a civilian caused fire, but was aided by high winds and steep terrain. Four injuries and zero deaths were reported. The fire was responsible for burning over 26,000 acres as well as destroying 128 residences and 300 outbuildings. Fire suppression costs approached 4 million dollars.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5716673. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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