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Wildfire in Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area, California
Wildfire November 8, 2018 – November 22, 2018 · Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area, California
What the National Weather Service wrote
The Woolsey Fire burned 96,949 across in Ventura and Los Angeles county. The fire ignited during a strong Santa Ana wind event. Gusty north to northeast winds (in excess of 60 MPH) and very dry conditions allowed the fire to spread very quickly. In total, the Woolsey Fire destroyed 1,643 structures (including 400 homes) and damaged an additional 364 structures. Three deaths were attributed to the fire. Two deaths occurred when an SUV was overrun by flames and the third death occurred in a destroyed home.
The wider storm
The Woolsey Fire burned 96,949 acres in Ventura and Los Angeles counties, destroying over 1500 structures. The fire ignited during a strong Santa Ana wind event and the combination of gusty winds and very dry conditions allowed the fire to spread very quickly.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 795858. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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