Wildfire — Los Angeles County San Fernando Valley, California

2017-09-01 to 2017-09-09 · Los Angeles County San Fernando Valley, California

Event narrative

The La Tuna Fire burned 7,194 acres in the San Fernando Valley. The fire destroyed five homes in the area.

Wider weather episode

In early September, the La Tuna fire ignited in the San Fernando Valley. The fire scorched 7,194 acres, making it the largest wildfire in the city of Los Angeles in 50 years. Five homes were destroyed by the fire.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 718132. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.