Wildfire — Northern Trinity, California

2021-10-01 to 2021-10-25 · Northern Trinity, California

Event narrative

The River Complex Wildfire occurred from July 30th, 2021 to approximately October 25th, 2021, and resulted in $21.15 million in damage. Property loss totaled $10.2 million, and included 31 homes, 17 businesses, and 46 outbuildings. Debris removal, response, protective measures, and road and bridge repairs cost $7.75 million.

Wider weather episode

A lightning storm during July 2021 initiated a number of wildfires in northern Trinity County that merged into the River Complex. The complex was contained by late October. The River Complex resulted in the loss of 31 homes, 17 businesses, and 46 outbuildings that yielded damage totals of $10.2 million. In addition, debris removal and repairs totaled $7.75 million.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 984425. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.