Wildfire — Northern Trinity, California

2021-10-01 to 2021-10-31 · Northern Trinity, California

Event narrative

Total damage costs from the Monument Fire were $21.5 million. That total includes $12.7 million from building damage and destruction, and $8.8 million from response, protective, and repair measures.

Wider weather episode

A lightning storm during late July 2021 initiated the Monument wildfire in western Trinity County. This fire was contained by late October. The Monument Fire resulted in the loss of 50 homes, 13 businesses, and 41 outbuildings, with total damage costs of $12.7 million. In addition, debris removal, response, emergency protective measures, and road and bridge repairs cost $8.8 million.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 984430. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.