Wildfire — Yolo, California

1999-09-28 to 1999-09-30 · near Guinda, Yolo, California

Wider weather episode

The Rumsey Incident was responsible for burning 3,015 acres. Fire suppression costs approached 1 million dollars. Six injuries and zero deaths were reported. The fire threatened structures and closed Highway 16 from Rumsey to Highway 20. Erratic winds and steep terrain prolonged the control process.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5716989. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.