Wildfire — Central Sacramento Valley, California

2017-10-08 to 2017-10-28 · Central Sacramento Valley, California

Event narrative

The Wind Fire Complex included the Cascade, LaPorte, Lobo, and McCourtney fires.

Total acreage of the Wind Complex was 17,037 acres. There was 1 injury and 4 fatalities. There were 398 structures destroyed, 203 residences, 194 outbuildings & 1 commercial structure. There were 16 structures destroyed, 6 residences & 10 outbuildings.

Wind gusts were up to 46 mph at Oroville Dam, 41 mph at Chico Airport, 39 mph

3 miles SSW Paradise.

Wider weather episode

Breezy northerly winds with low humidity and dry fuel brought critical fire conditions. Wind gusts ranged from 40 to 50 mph in the Central Valley. These enhanced the development of the Wind Complex, which included the Cascade, Lobo, McCourtney and LaPorte wildfires. Other fires include the Atlas, Sulphur, Cherokee, and Honey wildfires.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 725589. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.