Humboldt Complex fires

Humboldt Lightning Fire
Date(s)	July 30, 2015 (2015-07-30) – September 19, 2015 (2015-09-19)
Location	Humboldt County, California
Statistics
Burned area	4,883 acres (20 km^2)
Land use	Timber
Impacts
Non-fatal injuries	14
Structures destroyed	7
Ignition
Cause	Lightning Strike

The Humboldt Complex or Humboldt Lightning Fires were a series of wildfires during the 2015 California wildfire season. The fire started on July 30, 2015 in Humboldt County, California. The fire was started by a lightning strike from a thunderstorm that started multiple fires that day.^[1] The fire burned 4,883 acres, destroyed 7 buildings, and injured 14 people.^[2]

The fire was burning in steep terrain with limited access. Fuels include heavy timber that was being used for revenue and income.^[2]

There were 8 agencies working at this fire. 1,392 personnel and 39 crews were assigned to the fire. Resources for the fire included 10 helicopters, 57 engines, 8 bulldozers, and 10 water tenders.^[2]

References

1. Kemp, Kym (31 July 2015). "[UPDATE 12:57 a.m.] Over 300 Lightning Strikes This Afternoon, Multiple Reports of Fires". Redheaded Blackbelt. Retrieved 2021-04-08.
2. "Humboldt Lightning Fires". www.fire.ca.gov. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). Archived from the original on September 29, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2024.