Cause Lightning Dates 18 Aug 2012 – 31 Aug 2012 | Burned area 112 km² Injuries 7 | |
Location Tehama County, Shasta County California Buildings
destroyed 52 residences
81 outbuildings Similar Barry Point Fire, Lion Fire, May 2014 San Diego County wi, 2009 California wildfires, Indians Fire | ||
The Ponderosa Fire was a devastating fire during the 2012 California wildfire season. While the fire only burned 27,676 acres (11,200 ha) it destroyed 133 structures making it the most destructive fire of the year. At the height of the fire, on August 24, over 2,300 firefighters were involved with the effort which included 254 fire engines, 46 bulldozers and 54 water tenders.
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The Ponderosa Fire started at around 11:30 a.m. on August 18, 2012. The fire was ignited by lightning which sparked an area on Red Bluff, near Manton.
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