Wildfire in Shasta County, California

Wildfire September 26, 1999 – September 30, 1999 · Shasta County, California

Injury

$4.5M

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

The Canyon Incident was an equipment caused fire but was exacerbated by north, dry winds on the 27th and 28th. The winds were measured between 30 and 40 mph. One injury and zero deaths were reported. The fire was responsible for burning over 2,000 acres by months end as well as destroying 80 structures. Numerous vehicles and recreational vehicles were also lost.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5716986. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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