Northern Region Lightning Incident

Date Started
09/13/2017 9:45 AM

Last Updated
01/09/2018 1:20 PM

Date Contained
01/09/2018 1:20 PM (Active for 118 days)

Admin Unit
CAL FIRE

Location
various areas throughout Northern California

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During the week of September 11th, 2017 California experienced over 10,000 lightning strikes across the entire state. Over 100 new fires were sparked and most were contained to under an acre.

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CAL FIRE

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Icon	Description
	Active Incident
	Contained Incident
	Fires Less than 10 Acres
	Prescribed Fire
	Mudslide
	Flood
	Earthquake
	Lightning Activity
	Incident Perimeter ^{Reference 1}
	Evacuation Order ^{Reference 2}
	Evacuation Warning ^{Reference 3}
	Red Flag Warning ^{Reference 4}
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 0-3 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 3-25 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 25-63 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 63-158 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast >158 PPM

Incident Perimeter: Perimeters are generalized and do not necessarily indicate structures within the boundaries have been damaged or destroyed.
Evacuation Order: An immediate threat to life. This is an order by law enforcement to leave immediately. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
Evacuation Warning: A potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets and livestock should leave immediately.
Red Flag Warning: National Weather Service Red Flag Warnings indicate warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds that can combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger.

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