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Wildfire in San Diego County Deserts, California
Wildfire May 1, 2021 – May 6, 2021 · San Diego County Deserts, California
What the National Weather Service wrote
The Southern Fire burned up to 5366 acres and reported at critical rate of spread. Westerly wind gusts of 40 mph prevented aircraft drops and fanned flames. The wildfire in shelter and mason valley caused the evacuation of up to 500 people at Butterfield Ranch Campground. 3 single family homes destroyed and 2 buildings. The wildfire began on Great Southern Overland Stage Route.
The wider storm
Gusty westerly (onshore) winds and dry air led to the spread of wildfire on the desert slopes of the San Diego County mountains.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 960754. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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