Wildfire — North Bay Mountains, California

2021-09-01 to 2021-09-03 · North Bay Mountains, California

Event narrative

On the first day of the month a brush fire broke out in Marin County later named the Lassen Fire. Breezy onshore winds that day as well as prolonged dry conditions helped the fire quickly grow in its early stages. The fire near a populated area with evacuation orders and warnings initially issued. The fire was contained at 44 acres with no structures damaged and no injuries https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2021/9/1/lassen-fire/.

Wider weather episode

On the first day of the month a brush fire broke out in Marin County later named the Lassen Fire. Breezy onshore winds that day as well as prolonged dry conditions helped the fire quickly grow in its early stages. The fire near a populated area with evacuation orders and warnings initially issued. The fire was contained at 44 acres with no structures damaged and no injuries.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 979095. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.