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The Poinsettia Fire was the second most destructive of the May 2014 San Diego County wildfires. [4] It caused property damage estimated at $22.5 million, [3] as well as the only reported fatality in the San Diego County series of wildfires. As of July 10, 2014, the cause of the fire is listed as "undetermined", which allows for further ...
Arson, faulty construction equipment, etc. The May 2014 San Diego County wildfires were a swarm of 20 wildfires that erupted during May 2014, in San Diego County, California, during severe Santa Ana Wind conditions, historic drought conditions, and a heat wave. The main event during mid-May was preceded by a precursor fire that ignited on May 5.
On July 12, 2008, the area burned reached 801,726 acres (324,447 hectares), exceeding the estimated 800,000 acres (320,000 hectares) burned by the 2003 California wildfires, making the Summer 2008 wildfires the greatest wildfire event in Californian history, in terms of burned area. On that date 20,274 personnel had been committed to fight the ...
The October 2007 California wildfires, also known as the Fall 2007 California firestorm, [ 11] were a series of about thirty wildfires (17 of which became major wildfires) [ 8] that began igniting across Southern California on October 20. At least 1,500 homes were destroyed [ 12] and approximately 972,147 acres (about 3,934 km 2, or 1,520 mi 2 ...
The Cedar Fire was a massive, highly-destructive wildfire, which burned 273,246 acres (1,106 km 2) of land in San Diego County, California, during October and November 2003. [ 2][ 3] The fire's rapid growth was driven by the Santa Ana wind, causing the fire to spread at a rate of 3,600 acres (15 km 2) per hour. [ 2]
May San Diego County wildfires. The Cocos Fire burning above CSU San Marcos, on May 14, 2014. In May 2014, a series of at least 20 wildfires broke out in San Diego County during severe Santa Ana Wind conditions, historic drought conditions, and a heat wave. The main event during mid-May was preceded by a precursor fire that ignited on May 5.
Non-fatal injuries. None reported [2] Damage. Over $56.2 million (2010 USD) [3] Season. ← 2009. 2011 →. The 2010 California wildfires were a series of wildfires that were active in the state of California during the year 2010. [3] During the year, a total of 6,554 wildfires burned 109,529 acres (443.25 km 2) of land.
San Diego Fire Chief Colin Stowell said his crews made at least 150 rescues Monday, in addition to 30 animal rescues. "We literally saw over 100 rescues in the Southcrest neighborhood alone ...