Wildfire — West Side Hills, California

2020-08-15 to 2020-08-25 · West Side Hills, California

Event narrative

The Hills fire began 8/25/2020 and burned 2,121 acres before begin contained on 8/25/2020. The fire was in the foothills about 9 miles south of Coalinga, CA. Tragically, a helicopter pilot was killed on 8/18/2020 when his helicopter crashed while preforming water drops over the fire.

Wider weather episode

The Hills Fire started on 8/15/2020, in the foothills about 9 miles south of Coalinga, CA. It grew to 2,121 acres before being contained on 8/25/2020. The cause was under investigation. The cost of containment was $3.9 million. No structures were destroyed or damages. Tragically, a helicopter pilot was killed on August 18 when his helicopter crashed while making water drops over the fire.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 917682. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.