Wildfire in Yolo County, California

Wildfire September 28, 1999 – September 30, 1999 · Yolo County, California

Injuries

The wider storm

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 5716989. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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