Texas, New Mexico, Arizona Wildfires

Losses, 2024 dollars

$2.5 billion

Losses at the time

$1.8 billion

Deaths

5

The losses and deaths are NCEI’s, counting everything the disaster did. The episodes below are only what the Weather Service filed in its Storm Events record, which counts damage differently and often not at all, so the two never add up and are shown apart.

• Wildfire in Florida, May 31, 20111 eventA wildfire over northern inland Flagler County burned about 400 to 600 acres.
• Wildfire in Hawaii, May 31, 20111 eventA lightning strike ignited a brush fire on the Big Island on state land at Puuanahulu in the leeward part of the isle. The blaze covered an area of about 500 acres of fountain grass. The fire did not engulf any threatened or endangered plant species.
• Wildfire in Florida, June 1 to 30, 20115 eventsLong term drought conditions continued to create dry surface fuels. Scattered storms produced lightning strikes, especially during the middle of the month, which ignited numerous more fires across the forecast area.
• Wildfire in Georgia, June 1 to 30, 20113 eventsLong term drought conditions continued to create dry surface fuels. Scattered storms produced lightning strikes, especially during the middle of the month, which ignited numerous more fires across the forecast area.
• Wildfire in Arizona, June 1 to 25, 20111 injured · $1.0 million · 1 eventContinued dry conditions and fuels allowed for the Horseshoe 2 fire to burn through much of the month of June. Full containment of the fire was reached on June 25 after the 222,954 acres were consumed representing 80 percent of the Chriricahua Mountains.
• Wildfire in Arizona, June 1 to 15, 2011$25,000 · 1 eventExtreme drought conditions and strong winds caused a human-started fire to quickly become out of control. A separate fire, the Pajarita Fire, started in early June and later combined with the Murphy Fire.
• Wildfire in Arizona, June 1 to 30, 20111 eventThe largest wildfire in Arizona state history started as an unattended campfire on May 29, 2011. Extreme drought conditions and strong winds allowed for this fire to quickly become out of control.
• Wildfire in New Mexico, June 1 to 14, 20111 eventAntecedent dry conditions combined with strong winds and low humidities fueled this human caused fire in the Gila Wilderness.
• Wildfire in Colorado, June 1 to 5, 20111 eventLightning started the Bear Fire in New Mexico...which spread into Colorado. The wildfire consumed around 7000 acres southeast of Trinidad. Over 300 firefighters were on the Bear Fire, and three were treated for minor burns.
• Wildfire in Colorado, June 1 to 4, 20111 eventThe lightning ignited Purgatoire Fire...east of Trinidad...consumed around 6000 acres.
• Wildfire in Hawaii, June 1 to 3, 20111 eventA lightning strike ignited a brush fire on the Big Island on state land at Puuanahulu in the leeward part of the isle. The blaze covered an area of about 500 acres of fountain grass. The fire did not engulf any threatened or endangered plant species.
• Wildfire in Arizona, June 1 to 30, 2011$58 million · 1 eventThe Wallow Fire started on May 29, 2011 from an abandoned campfire in the Bear Wallow Wilderness in northern Greenlee County about 24 miles southwest of Alpine, Arizona. The fire spread into Apache County on June first.
• Wildfire in Arizona, June 2 to 7, 20111 eventThe Engineer Fire was human caused on the Camp Navajo Army Depot on June 2 during Red Flag conditions. The fire grew to over 600 acres.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 2 to 5, 20111 eventExtreme to exceptional drought conditions contributed to a wildfire in Jasper County.
• Wildfire in Colorado, June 2 to 5, 20112 eventsThe Salt Fire, ignited by lightning, consumed 4500 acres in southeast Otero and southwest Bent Counties. The fire burned on the north and south sides of the Purgatoire River. Hand crews and bulldozer operators, numbering around 145, worked to build fire lines.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 3 to 16, 20113 eventsPersistent hot, dry, and windy weather continued to result in critical fire weather conditions throughout the month of June that featured numerous intense, deep burning fires resulting in significant downwind spotting that lasted for days and weeks.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 4 to 6, 2011$10,000 · 1 eventExtreme to exceptional drought conditions contributed to a wildfire in Jasper County.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 4 to 6, 20111 eventExtreme to exceptional drought conditions contributed to a wildfire in Hardin County.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 5 to 7, 20111 eventExtreme to exceptional drought conditions contributed to a wildfire in Hardin County.
• Wildfire in Florida, June 6 to 12, 20111 eventA wildfire raged for about a week across southeast Levy County and consumed several thousand acres of land in the Goethe National Forest. Voluntary evacuations were in place near Lebanon at the height of the fire.
• Wildfire in Colorado, June 6 to 13, 20112 eventsLightning ignited the Bear Springs Fire...on the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site...which consumed around 35000 acres.
• Wildfire in Colorado, June 6 to 8, 20111 eventThe lightning caused Brice Fire...northeast of Kim...burned approximately 3000 acres.
• Wildfire in Colorado, June 6 to 13, 20111 eventLightning ignited the Callie Mare Fire...north-northwest of Kim...which consumed around 10000 acres. No structures were lost, but the historic Rourke Ranch was threatened. Two firefighters sustained minor injuries.
• Wildfire in Colorado, June 6 to 14, 20111 eventLightning ignited the Shell Fire...north of Kim...which burned around 13000 acres. Structures were threatened...but none were destroyed. No injuries were reported.
• Wildfire in Colorado, June 8 to 9, 20111 eventThe Navajo Fire...northwest of Cripple Creek...consumed around 50 acres. It forced the evacuation of 104 houses...and some animals. No structures were damaged or destroyed.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 8 to 9, 20111 eventExtreme to exceptional drought conditions contributed to a wildfire in Hardin County.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 9 to 11, 20111 eventThe Burdett Wildfire burned for two days in Cottle County and burned 6600 acres. No structures were threatened.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 9, 20112 eventsThe combination of extremely dry soils, hot temperatures, locally gusty winds, and low humidity contributed to the rapid spread of two wildfires in Zapata County on June 9th.
• Wildfire in New Jersey, June 9 to 10, 20111 eventA lightning strike started a wildfire in Wharton State Forest off of U.S. Route 206 in Shamong Township. Approximately 152 acres were consumed before it was contained.
• Debris Flow in Washington, June 10, 20111 eventCool, wet spring conditions across Eastern Washington during early June continued to saturate already unstable, liquefied soils over the East Slopes of the Washington Cascades. This resulted in another large landslide in the Lake Chelan area.
• Debris Flow in Wyoming, June 10 to 13, 2011$165,000 · 1 eventThe melting of record snowpack combined with heavy rain to saturate soils in the western Bighorn Mountains. Land below a section of U.S. Highway 14 above Shell Falls gave way near milepost 31.5 making travel on the highway unsafe.
• Debris Flow and Flood in Washington, June 10 to 11, 2011$11,000 · 2 eventsA period of warm temperatures earlier in the month led to rapid rises on small streams as snow melt rapidly from mid and high elevations. High temperatures at low to mid elevations were in the upper 70s to low 80s June 4th through June 6th.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 10 to 16, 20111 eventPersistent hot, dry, and windy weather continued to result in critical fire weather conditions throughout the month of June.
• Wildfire in Georgia, June 10 to 11, 20111 eventA wildfire quickly spread near Gum Branch in Long county Georgia under hot and dry conditions. Near critical relative humidity and dry fuels allowed the fire to continue for about 24 hours before it was contained.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 11 to 12, 20112 eventsA pair of wildfires developed and grew rapidly during the weekend of June 11th and 12th, charring more than 3,500 acres from near Encino to an area near the Encinitos/Burns Ranch area, along Farm to Market 755 near the Hidalgo County line.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 11 to 15, 20112 eventsA wildfire began 15 miles east-northeast of Matador (Motley County) late on the 10th and flared up during the daytime hours on the 11th. The fire rapidly spread across Motley County and into Cottle County on the 12th.
• Wildfire in Louisiana, June 12 to 20, 2011$250,000 · 1 eventExtreme to exceptional drought conditions contributed to a wildfire in northern Calcasieu Parish.
• Wildfire in Colorado, June 12 to 23, 20112 eventsThe Duckett Fire...northwest of Westcliffe...burned around 4700 acres. There were a number of subdivisions evacuated...and the Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp was also evacuated. Around 400 firefighters were on the scene.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 12, 2011$10,000 · 1 eventA wildfire burned roughly 2000 acres on a private ranch between Alice and San Diego. Two storage buildings were destroyed.
• Wildfire in New Mexico, June 12 to 28, 2011$2.5 million · 1 eventBreezy and dry conditions fueled the Track Fire for several days before crews could get a handle on the fire. The fire quickly gained recognition when Interstate 25 had to be closed and traffic had to be diverted for nearly 3.5 days.
• Wildfire in Arizona, June 12 to 30, 20112 eventsAnother major wildfire began as a human caused fire on June 12 in a remote location of the Huachuca Mountains near the International Border. The fire eventually charred 30,526 acres and was contained on July 7.
• Debris Flow in Idaho, June 12, 20111 eventAbove average precipitation during the spring season combined with an accelerated rate of snow melt during late May to early June led to saturated soils across northern Idaho. The unstable hillside conditions eventually led to a large rockslide near Bonners Ferry.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 12 to 13, 20111 eventThe Texas Forest Service reported that the Gruhlkey Wildfire began in Oldham County about five miles west of Adrian Texas around 2047 CST. The wildfire was caused by lightning and consumed an estimated one thousand and two hundred acres.
• Wildfire in Florida, June 13, 2011$17,000 · 1 eventA wildfire damaged multiple structures in the Maytown area in Volusia County.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 13, 2011$85,000 · 1 eventThe Texas Forest Service reported that the Russ Wildfire Complex consisted of two separate wildfires and was located in Carson County about six miles south of Panhandle Texas around 1439 CST.
• Wildfire in Colorado, June 13 to 17, 20111 eventThe Track Fire...southeast of Trinidad...began in New Mexico before moving into Colorado. This fire consumed around 28000 total acres in New Mexico and Colorado with nearly 8000 acres in Colorado.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 13 to 19, 2011$200,000 · 1 eventA grass fire in Palo Pinto County burned for a week, scorching 1771 acres and destroying two unoccupied homes and a barn.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 13 to 15, 20111 eventThe Springer Wildfire began in Stonewall County on the 13th and was contained on the 15th after burning 2000 acres.
• Debris Flow in Wyoming, June 14, 2011$50,000 · 1 eventMelting of a substantial late-season snowpack caused mud and debris to flow across the Upper Hoback River Road in far west Sublette County. The flow occurred at mile 14 of the road and was several feet deep.
• Wildfire in Washington, June 15, 20111 eventWinds to 30 mph caused a wildfire to grow rapidly in southeast Yakima County. The fire near Konnowac Pass grew to 1200 acres.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, June 15 to 30, 20111 eventA wildfire, known as the Fork Mountain Fire, was started by lightning in the Ouachita National Forest southwest of Big Fork. The fire eventually burned 377 acres, of which 355 acres were on USDA Forest Service land. The remaining 24 acres were on private land.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 16 to 27, 201116 injured · 9 eventsPersistent hot, dry, and windy weather continued to result in critical fire weather conditions throughout the month of June.
• Wildfire in New Mexico, June 16 to 20, 2011$3.5 million · 1 eventThe Swallow Fire quickly engulfed 9 homes amidst breezy, hot and very dry conditions.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 16, 2011$8,000 · 1 eventThe Texas Forest Service reported that the Rocker K Wildfire began in Randall County about two miles north northwest of Lake Tanglewood Texas around 1503 CST.
• Wildfire in Washington, June 16, 2011$15,000 · 1 eventA neighbor's grinding tool sent sparks into a yard which started a grass fire which then spread into the house.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 18 to 22, 2011$255,000 · 1 eventThe combination of exceptional drought, very hot temperatures, afternoon humidity falling to near 25 percent, sustained 20 foot winds of 15 to 20 mph with frequent gusts between 25 and 35 mph, and most likely sparks from ranch equipment resulted in the conflagration that many…
• Wildfire in Texas, June 18 to 22, 2011$490,000 · 6 eventsAs the temperatures rose across north Texas, so did the threat for wildfires and the wildfire activity increased beginning around the middle of the month. Six significant wildfires occurred between the 17th and 20th with five of the six fires causing damage.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 18 to 24, 2011$2.0 million · 1 eventExtreme to exceptional drought conditions contributed to a wildfire in Jasper County.
• Wildfire in Louisiana, June 18, 2011$70,000 · 1 eventSevere drought conditions and very hot temperatures and highway sparks from a tractor trailer were the ingredients needed to ignite a large fire across northern Caddo Parish.
• Wildfire in New Mexico, June 18 to 21, 2011$150,000 · 1 eventAptly named the Windy Fire, this blaze quickly scorched over 30,000 acres under very windy conditions.
• Wildfire and High Wind in Texas, June 18 to 20, 2011$250,000 · 54 kt wind · 6 eventsHigh based weak showers developed over the western South Plains during the evening hours of the 18th. These showers produced isolated severe wind gusts in Hockley and Floyd Counties. These high winds also sparked numerous wildfires across the region.
• Wildfire in New Mexico, June 18 to 30, 20111 eventThe Pacheco wildfire was a human caused wildfire that began two miles north of the Santa Fe Ski Basin during the afternoon of the 18th. This fire continued into July before it was contained.
• Wildfire in North Carolina, June 18 to 30, 2011$500,000 · 1 eventLightning started a wildfire in Bladen County. It escaped containment and burned through the end of the month.
• Wildfire in North Carolina, June 18 to 30, 20111 eventLightning sparked a wildfire in the Holly Shelter Game Land.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 19, 20111 eventThe Texas Forest Service reported that the Masterson Wildfire began around 1244 CST in Potter County about five miles southeast of Masterson Texas. The wildfire threatened gas and oil production along with cattle and the fire jumped Farm to Market Road 1913.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 19 to 21, 2011$500,000 · 1 eventA wildfire in Kendall County between Boerne and Comfort was spread by southerly winds that gusted between 25 and 30 mph. Temperatures were near 100 degrees.
• Wildfire in Arizona, June 19 to 30, 20111 eventThe Willow Fire was human caused and burned about 213 acres with 292 people assigned to the fire.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 19, 20111 eventThe Texas Forest Service reported that the Nance Ranch Wildfire began in Randall County about two miles east of Canyon Texas around 1447 CST. The wildfire consumed a measured six hundred and seven acres.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 20 to 22, 20111 eventExtreme to exceptional drought conditions contributed to a wildfire in Tyler County.
• Wildfire in Louisiana, June 20 to 21, 20111 injured · $20,000 · 1 eventStrong south winds gusting upwards of 30 mph, combined with drought conditions across Northwest Louisiana and a downed powerline from the strong wind gusts resulted in a large forest fire in southern DeSoto Parish.
• Wildfire and Lightning Strike in Florida, June 21, 2011$2,000 · 2 eventsIsolated storms produced some lightning damage across inland northeast Florida.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 22 to 27, 20113 eventsPersistent hot, dry, and windy weather continued to result in critical fire weather conditions throughout the month of June.
• Debris Flow in Washington, June 22, 20111 eventCool, wet spring conditions across Eastern Washington during early June continued to saturate already unstable, liquefied soils over the Okanogan Highlands resulting in a landslide just east of the town of Tonasket.
• Wildfire in Arizona, June 23 to 29, 20111 eventThe Wash fire was human caused about 8 miles NE of Heber-Overgaard on June 23rd. It burned a total of 1,955 acres and 151 people were employed to combat the fire. The fire transition to local unit occurred on 6/27/2011. Full containment was late on June 29th.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 23 to 25, 20111 eventThe Texas Forest Service reported that the Miles Wildfire began in Wheeler County about four miles south of Wheeler Texas around 1557 CST. The wildfire threatened three homes and those three homes were evacuated and saved. There were no reports of damages or injuries.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 24 to 25, 20111 eventA wildfire began during the afternoon of the 24th along U.S. Highway 84, 13 miles northwest of Post. The wildfire threatened 11 homes, destroyed 1000 railroad ties and burned 7000 acres. The wildfire became contained early in the morning on the 25th.
• Wildfire in New Mexico, June 26 to 30, 2011$700,000 · 1 eventHot, dry and windy conditions allowed this human caused fire in the Bosque to quickly destroy a few residences and outbuildings.
• Wildfire in New Mexico, June 26 to 30, 20111 eventThe Las Conchas wildfire began when a tree fell on a power line 12 miles southwest of Los Alamos. The fire quickly spread eastward under windy and unstable conditions, burning more than 40,000 acres the first day.
• Wildfire in New Jersey, June 27 to 28, 20111 eventA lightning strike started a wildfire in Wharton State Forest off of U.S. Route 206 in Shamong Township. Approximately 171 acres were consumed before it was contained. The fire was initially spotted just before 7 a.m. EDT east of U.S.
• Debris Flows in Puerto Rico, June 27, 20114 eventsAn active tropical wave combined with an upper level trough and daytime heating to produce squally weather across Puerto Rico.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 28, 20112 eventsLightning strikes from severe storms on the evening of the 27th started several wildfires. Three of these wildfires flared up during the afternoon hours of the 28th. One wildfire started in Lamb county and was known as the Tolk Plant Fire.
• Wildfire in Georgia, June 28 to 30, 20111 eventThe combination of long duration drought conditions, hot temperatures and low humidity values, allowed lightning to start the Terrell Mill Pond Wildfire in southeast Georgia.
• Debris Flow in Colorado, June 30, 20111 death · 1 eventA thunderstorm and accompanying heavy rain causes a small landslide that killed a hiker near the summit of Mt. Princeton.
• Wildfire in Texas, June 30, 2011$7,000 · 1 eventThe Texas Forest Service reported that the Armstrong Wildfire began around 1500 CST in Armstrong County about ten miles southwest of Claude Texas. The wildfire consumed an estimated three hundred acres.
• Wildfire in North Carolina, July 1 to 31, 20111 eventIn June, lightning sparked a wildfire in the Holly Shelter Game Land. The fire continued burning into July.
• Wildfire in Georgia, July 1 to 13, 20111 eventThe combination of long duration drought conditions, hot temperatures and low humidity values, allowed lightning to start the Terrell Mill Pond Wildfire in southeast Georgia.
• Wildfire in North Carolina, July 1 to 31, 20111 eventA fire that was started by lightning back in June continued burning until the end of the month.
• Wildfire in Georgia, July 1 to 31, 20113 eventsLong-term drought conditions continued during the month of July 2011, however several convective days during the month produced locally heavy rainfall over portions of the fires.
• Wildfire in Florida, July 1 to 31, 20113 eventsConvection helped to tame fires and aided in containment efforts this month.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, July 1, 20111 eventA lack of rainfall and hot weather made conditions favorable for wildfires in early July. A wildfire, known as the Fork Mountain Fire, which began in the Ouachita National Forest southwest of Big Fork in Polk County on June 15th was finally declared as contained on July 1st.
• Wildfire in New Mexico, July 1 to 31, 2011$17 million · 1 eventThe Las Conchas wildfire began when a tree fell on a power line 12 miles southwest of Los Alamos on June 26th. The fire quickly spread eastward under windy and unstable conditions, covering more than 40,000 acres the first day. The fire was contained by the end of the month.
• Wildfire in Arizona, July 1 to 8, 2011$15 million · 1 eventThe Monument Fire in the Huachuca Mountains continued to burn through July 7, charrings 30,526 acres.
• Wildfire in Arizona, July 1 to 8, 2011$50,000 · 1 eventThe largest fire in Arizona history continued to burn out of control into the beginning of July. The fire was officially contained at 1800 MST on July 8. A total of 538,049 acres, including 15,407 acres in New Mexico, was burned.
• Wildfire in New Mexico, July 1 to 9, 2011$12,000 · 1 eventThe Pacheco wildfire was a human-caused wildfire that began June 18th and quickly spread east and northeast due to strong winds and low humidity.
• Wildfire in Arizona, July 1 to 13, 20111 eventThe Wallow Fire started on May 29, 2011 from an abandoned campfire in the Bear Wallow Wilderness in northern Greenlee County about 24 miles southwest of Alpine, Arizona. The fire spread into Apache County on June first.
• Wildfire in Arizona, July 1 to 13, 20111 eventThe Willow Fire was human caused on June 19th approximately 13 miles northwest of Forest Lakes, AZ. The fire was turned back to the local district at 600 PM on June 23rd. Full containment was achieved by the end of June. Crews still patrolled the fire into mid July.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, July 2 to 4, 2011$10,000 · 1 eventNear drought conditions across portions of Southwest Arkansas and hot temperatures resulted in a large fire getting out of control across Lafayette County, Arkansas.
• Wildfire in South Carolina, July 3 to 29, 20111 eventA fire was reported near Carolina Forest.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 3 to 5, 2011$2,000 · 1 eventThe Fisherman's Paradise Fire began on July 3rd approximately 7 miles southwest of Rio Vista. This fire was contained on the 4th but briefly reignited on the 5th burning 5 more acres. This fire burned a total of 750 acres.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 3, 20111 eventThe Riser Wildfire began around 1857 CST about ten miles east southeast of Sunray Texas in Moore County just south of Farm to Market Road 281 and just west of Farm to Market Road 1060. The wildfire was caused by lightning and consumed an estimated four hundred acres.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 4 to 15, 20111 death · $32,000 · 2 eventsThe 337 Fire began on July 4th approximately 5 miles northwest of Mineral Wells. This fire was contained on July 15th and burned a total of 932 acres. A camper, a deer camp, and some outbuildings were lost in the fire.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 4 to 11, 20112 eventsPlenty of fuels, dry air, and wind created ideal conditions for wildfires for early July. Lightning from a nearby thunderstorm caused the Ward Fire in Sutton County.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, July 5, 20111 eventA lack of rainfall and hot weather made conditions favorable for wildfires in early July. A wildfire 6.7 miles northeast of Calion in Calhoun County burned 150 acres on the 5th.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 7 to 8, 20111 eventThe Fulton Complex Wildfire began about six miles south southwest of Channing Texas in Hartley County around 1825 CST. A train started several wildfires along the tracks and then the wildfires spread through the canyons.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 8, 2011$120,000 · 1 eventA significant drought across Smith County, Texas resulted in a burn pile that got out of control, burning several acres.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 8 to 10, 20111 eventThe Texas Forest Service reported that the All Hands Wildfire began about ten miles southeast of Spearman Texas in Ochiltree County around 1900 CST. The wildfire was caused by lightning and consumed an estimated four hundred and fifty acres.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 9, 20111 eventA wildfire began near Kirkland (Childress County) around 1600 CST from lightning associated with isolated thunderstorm activity. The wildfire burned a total of 800 acres.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, July 11, 20111 eventVery dry, hot, and breezy conditions, along with extremely dry fuels as a result of the long-term drought the region has experienced, promoted the rapid spread of a wildfire that was started as a result of an escaped debris burn west of Skiatook.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 11 to 18, 20112 eventsPlenty of fuels, dry air, and wind created ideal conditions for wildfires for mid July.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, July 12, 20111 eventA lack of rainfall and hot weather made conditions favorable for wildfires in early July. A wildfire 2 miles north of Hot Springs Village in Garland County burned 540 acres on the 12th. The land belonged to a private timber company.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 12 to 14, 2011$2,000 · 1 eventThe Armstrong Fire began July 12th approximately 6 miles north of Bryson near FM 1191 and Berwick Road. The fire was controlled on July 14th and burned approximately 700 acres. Very hot and dry conditions this month resulted in elevated fire danger.
• Wildfire in Hawaii, July 12, 20111 eventA fire at the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision in the Puna District - in the windward part of the Big Island of Hawaii - blackened about 70 acres of brush.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 12 to 13, 20111 eventThe Texas Forest Service reported that the Aqua Creek Wildfire began around 1824 CST about fifteen miles west of Boys Ranch Texas in Oldham County. The wildfire consumed an estimated five hundred acres and was contained around 1900 CST on July 13.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 13, 20111 eventThe S. Duncan #2 Wildfire began around 0249 CST about eleven miles north of Skellytown Texas in Hutchinson County. The wildfire was caused by the burning of leaves and other debris. The wildfire consumed an estimated seven hundred acres.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 13, 20111 eventThe Mutual Aid Clarendon Finch Wildfire began about seven miles south of Hedley Texas in Donley County around 1330 CST. The wildfire was caused by lightning and consumed an estimated four hundred and seventy-five acres.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 13 to 15, 20111 injured · $72,000 · 1 eventThe Gunn Road Fire was intentionally set on July 13th along FM 917 just southwest of Joshua. The fire burned 80 acres, was contained on the evening of the 13th, and controlled on the evening of the 15th. One vacant home and one other structure was lost in this fire.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 14, 20111 death · $150,000 · 1 eventA grass fire in Atascosa County near Poteet burned 10 acres. One person died trying to fight the fire and two structures were destroyed.
• Wildfire in California, July 15 to 18, 20111 eventThe Scorpion Wildfire started on 07/15/2011. The cause is still under investigation. By the time it was contained on 07/18/2011, it had burned 2945 acres and cost $545,000.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 16, 2011$5,000 · 1 eventA 5-acre grass fire in Robertson County destroyed 3 abandoned structures and damaged 1 other structure. Very hot and dry conditions this month resulted in elevated fire danger.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 16 to 17, 2011$8,000 · 1 eventThe Texas Forest Service reported that the Hackberry Wildfire began near the intersection of Farm to Market Road 1061 and Hackberry Lane about four miles northwest of Valley De Oro Texas in Potter County around 1956 CST.
• Wildfire and Lightning Strike in Texas, July 19 to 24, 2011$5,000 · 3 eventsPlenty of fuels, dry air, and wind created ideal conditions for wildfires for late July. Also, an isolated thunderstorm produced a few lightning strikes across West Central Texas.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 20 to 22, 2011$5,000 · 1 eventA 202-acre grass fire north of Adamsville burned 1 structure. Very hot and dry conditions this month resulted in elevated fire weather conditions.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 20 to 21, 2011$8,000 · 1 eventThe Texas Forest Service reported that the Gables Wildfire began about nine miles south southwest of Buffalo Lake Texas in Deaf Smith County around 1744 CST. The wildfire consumed a measured six hundred and fifty-six acres and threatened four homes which were saved.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, July 21, 20112 injured · 2 eventsVery dry, hot, and breezy conditions, along with extremely dry fuels as a result of the long-term drought the region has experienced, promoted the rapid spread of a wildfire that was started near Blanco in Pittsburg County.
• Wildfire in California, July 21 to 23, 201118 injured · $25,000 · 1 eventThe Eagle fire started around 0940 PST on July 21, off Eagles Nest Road and Camino San Ignacio, roughly five miles east of Warner Springs. Only one outbuilding was destroyed, and the fire generally burned in unpopulated areas to a total size of 14,140 acres.
• Wildfire in Colorado, July 23 to 24, 20111 eventLightning ignited the fire around 20 miles south of La Junta in Whithers Canyon near the Purgatoire River...consuming around 1000 acres.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 23 to 24, 20111 eventThe Haskell Complex West Wildfire began around 2055 CST about seven miles west of Ware Texas in Dallam County. The wildfire was caused by lightning and consumed a measured four hundred and thirty-two acres.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 24, 20111 eventA wildfire burned around 200 acres southwest of the city of Corpus Christi near |highway 286 and the Elliott landfill. The spread of the wildfire was propelled by dry|brush and mulch piles as well as wind gusts of 25 to 35 MPH.
• Wildfire in Washington, July 25, 20111 eventA wildfire started around noon in Grant County about five miles north of Marlin. Strong winds through the day carried the fire into Lincoln County before a brief period of rainfall later in the afternoon helped fire fighters put out the blaze.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, July 26, 20111 eventVery dry, hot, and breezy conditions, along with extremely dry fuels as a result of the long-term drought the region has experienced, promoted the rapid spread of a wildfire that was started on the outskirts of Sapulpa.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 26 to 27, 2011$50,000 · 2 eventsThe Highway 6 Fire began July 26th approximately 2 miles north of Cisco. The fire burned approximately 50 acres, but 3 large outbuildings and a backhoe were lost in this fire. Another fire near Eastland on the 27th burned a tank battery.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 26 to 31, 2011$250,000 · 1 eventThe CR 156 Fire began July 26th approximately 16 miles south of Breckenridge near Highway 183. The fire was first contained on July 28th after burning a total of 4321 acres. Two homes, two deer shelters, a vehicle, and an outbuilding were lost in the fire.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, July 27 to 28, 2011$15,000 · 1 eventVery dry, hot, and breezy conditions, along with extremely dry fuels as a result of the long-term drought the region has experienced, promoted the rapid spread of a wildfire that was started southwest of Tahlequah.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, July 27 to 28, 20111 eventVery dry, hot, and breezy conditions, along with extremely dry fuels as a result of the long-term drought the region has experienced, promoted the rapid spread of a wildfire that was started northwest of Antlers.
• Debris Flows and Flooding in Puerto Rico, July 27 to 28, 20116 eventsA tropical wave moving across the local area, brought numerous showers and thunderstorms which led to very heavy rainfall across Puerto Rico.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, July 28 to 31, 2011$150,000 · 1 eventVery dry, hot, and breezy conditions, along with extremely dry fuels as a result of the long-term drought the region has experienced, promoted the rapid spread of a wildfire that was started by a child playing with fireworks near Greenwood.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 28, 2011$4,000 · 1 eventA wildfire burned approximately 500 acres in western Grayson County. One barn and one power pole was damaged. Very hot and dry conditions this month resulted in elevated fire danger.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 28, 20112 injured · $1.0 million · 1 eventA grass fire that started in the 11000 block of East Dawn Drive in far north Fort Worth, spread quickly and consumed 5 mobile homes. At least one shed and a car were also engulfed in the flames. Power poles also caught fire causing the power lines to fall.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, July 29 to 31, 20111 eventVery dry weather and a heat wave made conditions very favorable for wildfires in late July. The High Peak Fire in the Ouachita National Forest began on the 29th and continued into August, eventually burning about 1535 acres in Montgomery County.
• Wildfire in Michigan, July 29 to 31, 2011$10,000 · 1 eventThe Grapevine Wildfire near Silver Lake Basin north of Ishpeming burned between 80 and 100 acres in late July.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, July 30, 20111 eventVery dry weather and a heat wave made conditions very favorable for wildfires in late July. A wildfire 8 miles southwest of Hollis in Perry County burned 215 acres on the 30th.
• Debris Flow in California, July 30, 2011$2,000 · 1 eventMoist but fairly light upper level flow around a Four Corners High set the stage for slow moving afternoon and evening thunderstorms with heavy rainfall from the 29th through the 31st.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 30, 20111 eventThe IV Ranch West of Glazier Wildfire began around 1830 CST about one mile south southeast of Glazier Texas in Hemphill County just south of Farm to Market Road 2758. The wildfire was caused by lightning which consumed an estimated five hundred acres.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 31, 20111 eventThe Mutual Aid Shamrock Daberry Road Wildfire began around 1245 CST about five miles northeast of Shamrock Texas in Wheeler County. The wildfire was caused by lightning and consumed an estimated three hundred acres.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, July 31, 20111 eventVery dry weather and a heat wave made conditions very favorable for wildfires in late July. A wildfire 3.5 miles east of Bonnerdale in Hot Spring County burned 121 acres on the 31st.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, August 1 to 7, 2011$6.0 million · 1 eventVery dry, hot, and breezy conditions, along with extremely dry fuels as a result of the long-term drought the region has experienced, promoted the rapid spread of a wildfire on the 3rd.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 1 to 14, 2011$230,000 · 1 eventThe CR 156 Fire began July 26th approximately 16 miles south of Breckenridge near Highway 183. The fire was first contained on July 28th after burning a total of 4321 acres. On August 4th, this fire reignited and consumed another 614 acres for a final total of 4935 acres.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, August 1 to 11, 20111 eventA heat wave and drought made conditions favorable for wildfires at the start of August. The High Peak Fire, which began in July, continued into August and eventually burned about 1535 acres in Montgomery County in the Ouachita National Forest.
• Wildfire in California, August 1 to 17, 20111 eventThe Lion wildfire occurred in Sequoia National Forest. The ignition date was July 8th at 1300 PDT. The cause was lightning. The location was 20 miles northeast of Springville in Tulare County. The size was 20,428 acres.
• Wildfire in California, August 1 to 31, 20111 eventThe Avalanche wildfire occurred in Yosemite National Park. The ignition date was July 31 at 1142 PDT. The cause was lightning. The location was 7 miles Southwest of Yosemite Valley in Mariposa County. The size was 1,050 acres.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, August 1, 20111 eventA heat wave and drought made conditions favorable for wildfires at the start of August. A wildfire near Tates Bluff in Ouachita County burned 101 acres on the 1st.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 1 to 3, 20111 eventThe Texas Forest Service reported that the Turkey Track Wildfire began about seven miles east of Stinnett Texas in Hutchinson County around 1246 CST. The wildfire threatened three homes and four other structures along with oil wells, pipelines, and power lines.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 1 to 8, 2011$1.5 million · 6 eventsElevated fire weather conditions persisted for most of the month due to the extreme heat and the ongoing historic drought. Many wildfires occurred during the month burning over 40,000 acres of land, several homes, and lots of personal property.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, August 2, 2011$1.8 million · 1 eventVery dry, hot, and breezy conditions, along with extremely dry fuels as a result of the long-term drought the region has experienced, promoted the rapid spread of a wildfire near Turley on the 2nd.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, August 2, 2011$100,000 · 1 eventVery dry, hot, and breezy conditions, along with extremely dry fuels as a result of the long-term drought the region has experienced, promoted the rapid spread of a wildfire near Sapulpa on the 2nd.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 2 to 3, 20111 eventThe Texas Forest Service reported that the Farnsworth Wildfire began about eight miles north northwest of Farnsworth Texas in Ochiltree County around 1300 CST.
• Wildfire in Oregon, August 2 to 10, 20111 eventLightning caused a 4700 acre fire complex 35 miles northeast of Prineville.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 2 to 3, 20111 eventThe Texas Forest Service reported that the Bar P Wildfire began around 1830 CST about seven miles north of Skellytown Texas in Hutchinson County. There were no reports of damages or injuries and the wildfire consumed a measured one thousand and fourteen acres.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 3 to 5, 20111 injured · $500 · 1 eventAmbient temperatures near 110 degrees, very low relative humidity values, winds near 10 mph with higher gusts and drought conditions were the ingredients needed for a very large grass fire across Titus County in Northeast Texas.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, August 3, 2011$75,000 · 1 eventVery dry, hot, and breezy conditions, along with extremely dry fuels as a result of the long-term drought the region has experienced, promoted the rapid spread of a wildfire near Prue in Osage County on the 3rd.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, August 3, 20111 eventVery dry, hot, and breezy conditions, along with extremely dry fuels as a result of the long-term drought the region has experienced, promoted the rapid spread of several wildfires on the 3rd around Blanco in Pittsburg County.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 3 to 7, 20113 eventsPlenty of fuels, extremely dry and hot weather and breezy south winds produced near critical fire weather conditions in early August. As a result of these weather conditions, a few smaller size wildfires erupted across West Central Texas.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 3, 2011$15,000 · 1 eventA suspected spark from a local utility vehicle caught grassland on fire during the afternoon of August 3rd, which quickly engulfed areas around the small community of Puerto Rico.
• Wildfire in Hawaii, August 3 to 4, 20111 eventA fire blackened 85 acres of dry brush in Punaluu on the Big Island of Hawaii. The fire jumped Highway 11, which prompted police to close the road at the 56-mile marker for about six hours. No injuries were reported.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 4, 2011$5,000 · 1 eventAmbient afternoon temperatures near 110 degrees, low afternoon relative humidity values near 20 percent and gusty winds of 15 to 20 mph combined with excessive drought conditions resulted in very high fire danger across Franklin County in Northeast Texas.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 4 to 5, 2011$20,000 · 1 eventA total of 1068 acres burned in Franklin County near the Midway Cemetery on CR 2110. All four Franklin County Fire Departments including eight neighboring departments and crews from the Texas Forest Service were called out to battle the blaze.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, August 4 to 5, 20111 eventA continued heat wave and drought conditions made conditions favorable for wildfires during the first part of August. A wildfire 5 miles southeast of Hermitage in Bradley County burned 308 acres on the 4th and 5th.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, August 5 to 6, 20111 injured · $500,000 · 1 eventVery dry, hot, and breezy conditions, along with extremely dry fuels as a result of the long-term drought the region has experienced, promoted the rapid spread of a wildfire near Gravette and Maysville on the 5th. The fire burned two chicken houses, a barn and a vehicle.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 5, 20111 eventAmbient afternoon temperatures near 108 degrees, low afternoon relative humidity values near 20 percent and gusty winds of 15 to 20 mph combined with excessive drought conditions resulted in very high fire danger across Rusk County in Northeast Texas.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, August 5, 20111 injured · $50,000 · 1 eventAmbient temperatures around 105 degrees in the afternoon, southwest winds near 10 mph with gusts approaching 20 mph, and very low relative humidity values combined with severe drought conditions across Southwest Arkansas.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, August 5 to 6, 20111 eventA continued heat wave and drought conditions made conditions favorable for wildfires during the first part of August. A wildfire began along Interstate 40 about 3 miles south of Conway in Faulkner County on the 5th.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 6, 2011$300,000 · 1 eventAmbient temperatures near 107 degrees, relative humidity values near 20 percent and drought conditions were the ingredients needed for a grass fire which quickly burned out of control across Bowie County during the afternoon of August 6th.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, August 6, 20111 eventA wildfire off of U.S. 63 in southwestern Bradley County burned 310 acres on the 6th.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, August 6, 20111 eventA continued heat wave and drought conditions made conditions favorable for wildfires during the first part of August. A wildfire 4 miles south of Kirby in Pike County burned 313 acres on the 6th.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, August 6, 20111 eventVery low relative humidity values, gusty winds at times, and ambient temperatures around 105 degrees resulted in a fire that consumed nearly 300 acres in Howard County, Arkansas.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 6 to 10, 20111 eventThe Kwei Kwei Fire, located eight miles east of Coulee Dam, was a human caused fire that burned 611 acres. The fire burned mostly grass and shrubs on the Colville Indian Reservation.
• Wildfire in California, August 6 to 7, 20114 injured · 1 eventThe Gilman fire started around 1500 PST on August 6, along Gilman Springs Road east of Highway 60 near Moreno Valley. The fire burned rapidly though grass and brush to a total of 945 acres before it was finally contained around 1700 PST on the 7th.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, August 7 to 13, 20111 eventA continued heat wave and drought conditions made conditions favorable for wildfires during the first part of August. The Forked Mountain Fire began on the 7th in the Ouachita National Forest. The fire, in Perry County, eventually burned 180 acres.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 7 to 15, 2011$333,000 · 5 eventsElevated fire weather conditions persisted for most of the month due to the extreme heat and the ongoing historic drought. Many wildfires occurred during the month burning over 40,000 acres of land, several homes, and lots of personal property.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 7, 20111 eventA fire of unknown origin burned 4300 acres of brush and grass six miles west of Touchet Washington.
• Wildfire in New Mexico, August 7 to 15, 2011$25,000 · 1 eventThough it was the middle of monsoon, dry fuels and abundant lightning resulted in a new wildfire. The Baton Rouge Complex consumed over 28,000 acres, most of which was within Lincoln County, though some burnout operations occurred just across the border in Chaves County.
• Wildfire in Florida, August 7 to 8, 20111 eventSea breezes storms started a lightning fire near Hodges Blvd in Duval county. Gusty winds were also measured by storms at Mayport.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, August 7 to 12, 20111 eventA continued heat wave and drought conditions made conditions favorable for wildfires during the first part of August. The Opal Fire, which began on the 7th in the Ouachita National Forest, eventually burned 159 acres in Polk County.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, August 8, 20111 eventA continued heat wave and drought conditions made conditions favorable for wildfires during the first part of August. A wildfire near Kingsland burned 129 acres in Cleveland County on the 8th.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 8, 20111 eventThe Duke Road and County Road 6 Wildfire began around 1150 CST about eleven miles west northwest of Lipscomb Texas in Lipscomb County. The wildfire began just south of Duke Road and just east of County Road 6 and consumed four hundred and twenty acres.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, August 8, 20111 eventA continued heat wave and drought conditions made conditions favorable for wildfires during the first part of August. A wildfire 1.5 miles southeast of Sparkman burned 108 acres in Dallas County on the 8th.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, August 9, 20111 eventAmbient temperatures around 105 degrees, west southwest winds near 10 mph with higher gusts, combined with low relative humidity and severe drought conditions across Southwest Arkansas. A wildfire originated in Columbia County, Arkansas 2 miles northeast of Waldo.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 9 to 12, 2011$1,000 · 1 eventA wildfire burned 408 acres just east of Tonasket, Washington. The fire which burned through sagebrush and scattered ponderosa pine briefly threatened thirteen homes and burned one outbuilding.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 12 to 24, 20111 injured · $979,000 · 4 eventsElevated fire weather conditions persisted for most of the month due to the extreme heat and the ongoing historic drought. Many wildfires occurred during the month burning over 40,000 acres of land, several homes, and lots of personal property.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 12 to 13, 2011$200,000 · 1 eventDrought conditions, afternoon temperatures around 105 degrees and relative humidity values around 20 percent resulted in high fire danger across Franklin County on August 12th. A wildfire burned 349 acres of forest 4 miles north of Winnsboro, Texas.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 12 to 14, 20111 eventThe Highway 17 Fire, located four miles northwest of Coulee City, was a human caused fire that burned 600 acres. The fire threatened 6 homes and burned mostly sage and grass. Bonneville Power Administration reported minor char to some transmission poles.
• Wildfire in Florida, August 14, 20111 eventLightning started a wildfire in the Jennings State Forest.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 14 to 15, 20113 eventsLightning set off many wildfires across parts of Southwest Idaho on the evening of the 14th.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 15 to 17, 20111 eventDrought conditions, afternoon temperatures around 105 degrees and relative humidity values around 20 percent resulted in high fire danger across Harrison County on August 15th.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 15 to 18, 2011$200,000 · 1 eventA fire in Bannock County near Chinese Peak was started by juveniles playing with matches. It burned 1,280 acres and destroyed one home and adjacent barn. The fire began at 2 pm MDT on August 15th and was 100 percent contained by August 18th.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 15, 2011$500,000 · 1 eventHot and dry conditions throughout South Central Texas were perfect fuel for a quick moving grass fire in Leander that burned 30 acres. The fire destroyed 15 mobile homes and 19 vehicles.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 15 to 18, 20113 eventsPlenty of fuels, extremely dry and hot weather and breezy south winds produced near critical fire weather conditions in mid August. As a result of these weather conditions, a few wildfires erupted across West Central Texas.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 16, 2011$250,000 · 1 eventAmbient temperatures around 108 degrees and exceptional drought conditions were the ingredients needed for a major grass fire to turn into a forest fire in eastern |Smith County between Tyler and Kilgore, Texas.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 16 to 31, 2011$1.7 million · 11 eventsElevated fire weather conditions persisted for most of the month due to the extreme heat and the ongoing historic drought. Many wildfires occurred during the month burning over 40,000 acres of land, several homes, and lots of personal property.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 17, 20112 injured · $400,000 · 1 eventExcessive heat and severe drought conditions were all the ingredients needed to cause a grass fire to get out of control in Bowie County. In the Wake Village community, a local family are counting their losses after a brush fire burned up more than 10 acres of family-owned land.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 17, 20112 injured · $75,000 · 1 eventAmbient temperatures around 107 degrees and excessive drought conditions were all the ingredients needed for a grass fire to get out of control in Cherokee County on the afternoon of August 17th.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 17 to 31, 20111 death · 2 eventsUnder extreme drought conditions, a series of wildfires started in northwest Jasper County near the Ebenezer community. Over 1,600 acres burned, 20 homes were evacuated, and Highway 63 was closed. The flames were 150 feet tall.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 17 to 22, 20111 eventThe Tumwater Canyon Fire, located six miles northwest of Leavenworth burned 458 acres of timber, grass, and shrubs in steep terrain of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, August 17, 2011$100,000 · 1 eventTemperatures well above 100 degrees, drought conditions and low afternoon relative humidity resulted in a wildfire in Miller County, Arkansas during the afternoon of August 17th.
• Wildfire in Hawaii, August 17, 2011$950,000 · 1 eventA blaze fanned by strong winds that burned about 50 acres of dry brush in Koloa also destroyed two homes and damaged three others, leaving eight people homeless. County officials believe the fire was started by a lit cigarette, though they doubted it was intentional.
• Wildfire in Minnesota, August 17 to 31, 20111 eventThe fire started with a lightning strike on August 18th 13 miles east of Ely in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The fire smoldered and remained at a half acre for seven days, then the fire grew to 130 acres after 12 days.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 18, 20111 eventSeveral wild fires occurred on August 17th and 18th in Cameron and Willacy County, from a combination of human carelessness and a continued record hot month with little rainfall, embedded in a water year (since October 1, 2010) drought which had inland areas of Cameron and…
• Wildfire in Texas, August 18, 20111 eventAmbient temperatures around 107 degrees and excessive drought conditions across Northeast Texas were all the ingredients needed for a wildfire near the border of Smith and Rusk Counties. The fire burned about 350 acres and was not contained until late in the evening of the 18th.
• Wildfire in California, August 19 to 31, 20111 eventThe Onion Wildfire was started by lightning on 08/19/2011. By the time it was contained around 09/10/2011, it had burned 560 acres. No fire fighting cost estimates were available.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 20 to 26, 20111 eventA 1,750 acre fire began about 3 am on August 20th due to a lightning strike 4 miles southeast of American Falls. It threatened about 30 homes in the Garden Subdivision and owners evacuated but the fire was controlled and contained without damaging the homes.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 20 to 25, 20111 eventLightning caused a fire in northeastern Bannock County on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation. The fire began at about 1 pm MDT on August 20th and burned about 600 acres.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, August 20 to 31, 20111 eventThe Statehouse Mountain Fire in the Ouachita National Forest began on the 20th and continued into September. The fire eventually burned 388 acres in Montgomery County.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 21 to 26, 2011$8,000 · 2 eventsElevated fire weather conditions persisted for most of the month due to the extreme heat and the ongoing historic drought. Many wildfires occurred during the month burning over 40,000 acres of land, several homes, and lots of personal property.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 21 to 23, 20111 eventThe Washington Flats Fire, located three miles northwest of Grand Coulee, was a human caused fire that burned 1100 acres of heavy sage and grass. The fire threatened some homes resulting in level one evacuations but the fire was contained before any property's were damaged.
• Wildfire in California, August 22 to 24, 20112 injured · $500,000 · 1 eventThe Ken fire started around 1200 PST on August 22, on the northbound side of I-15 just north of the Kenwood exit near Lytle Creek. Lane closures of I-15 were required for most of the day on the 22nd and finally reopened around 1200 PST on the 23rd.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, August 22, 20111 eventTemperatures well above 100 degrees, drought conditions and low afternoon relative humidity resulted in a wildfire in Nevada County, Arkansas during the afternoon of August 22nd. This fire consumed 129 acres of grass and timberland.
• Wildfire and Hail in Oregon, August 24 to 31, 20111 in hail · 3 eventsDaytime heating and an unstable southwest flow aloft brought thunderstorms to mainly central Oregon which started the High Cascades Complex Fire and the Hancock Fire.
• Wildfire in Oregon, August 24 to 31, 20111 eventThis wildfire episode continues in September. Thunderstorms moving through the Cascades in Lane County ignited a fire approximately 14 miles southeast of McKenzie Bridge which burned 88 acres.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 24, 20111 eventThe Texas Forest Service reported that the Armstrong Assist Wildfire began around 2115 CST about six miles east northeast of Claude Texas in Armstrong County. The wildfire began near the intersection of Farm to Market Road 1151 and County Road 20 and was caused by lightning.
• Wildfire in California, August 25 to 31, 20111 eventThe motor wildfire occurred in Sierra National Forest. The ignition date was August 25 at 1207 PDT. The cause of the fire was human - a motor home fire along Highway 140. The location was near El Portal in Mariposa County. The size was 5231 acres.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 25 to 26, 20111 eventThe Texas Forest Service reported that the Bone Dry Wildfire began around 1145 CST about seven miles east northeast of Claude Texas in Armstrong County. The wildfire threatened two inhabited homes and consumed an estimated one thousand acres.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 25 to 28, 20111 eventA lightning strike caused nearly 50,000 acres to be burned north of the Idaho Nuclear Technology and Engineering Center facility. The fire mostly scorched sagebrush and grasslands and was contained with no radiological hazards or any structural damages.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 25 to 26, 20111 eventThe Texas Forest Service reported that the JA Ranch Wildfire began around 1443 CST about thirteen miles south southwest of Goodnight Texas in Armstrong County. The wildfire consumed an estimated twelve hundred acres. There were no reports of damages or injuries.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 25 to 26, 20111 eventThe Sandy Camp Wildfire began about eleven miles south southwest of Clarendon Texas in Donley County around 1630 CST. The wildfire was caused by lightning and consumed an estimated four hundred acres. There were no reports of damages or injuries.
• Wildfire in Oregon, August 26 to 31, 20111 eventThis wildfire episode continues in September. Thunderstorms moving through the North Oregon Cascades ignited a fire in the Bull of the Woods Wilderness on the Mount Hood National Forest with a total of 2717 acres.
• Wildfire in Oregon, August 26 to 31, 20111 eventThis wildfire episode continues in September. Thunderstorms moving through the North Oregon Cascades ignited a fire in the Mount Hood Wilderness which burned 6304 acres.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 26 to 31, 20111 injured · $13 million · 9 eventsElevated fire weather conditions persisted for most of the month due to the extreme heat and the ongoing historic drought. Many wildfires occurred during the month burning over 40,000 acres of land, several homes, and lots of personal property.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 27 to 28, 2011$20,000 · 1 eventThe Texas Forest Service reported that the Matthews Wildfire began about six miles north northwest of Spearman Texas, near Farm to Market Road 2387, in Hansford County around 1248 CST. The wildfire was caused by lightning and consumed an estimated seven hundred acres.
• Wildfire in California, August 27 to 30, 20113 injured · 1 eventThe Oasis fire started around 1244 PST on August 27 off Oasis Road south of Highway 138 and Pinion Hills, near the LA/San Bernardino County line.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, August 28, 20111 eventDry weather and low humidities created conditions favorable for wildfires in late August. A wildfire 5.4 miles southeast of Hermitage burned 106 acres in Bradley County on the 28th.
• Wildfire and Damaging Wind in Oregon, August 28 to 31, 201155 kt wind · 3 eventsAn upper level trough brought thunderstorms with gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall during the afternoon and overnight.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 28 to 31, 20111 eventThe Bell Plain Complex, located four miles northeast of Pomeroy, consisted of seven fires ignited by lightning on the evening of August 29th. The fires burned 4002 acres of grassland along with some grain fields.
• Wildfire in Alabama, August 29 to 31, 20111 eventA wildfire grew to 340 acres off County Road 739 near Ider from August 29th to the 31st.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 29 to 31, 20111 eventThe Salmon Fire, located five miles northwest of Omak, was a human caused fire that burned 1910 acres. The fire was not completely suppressed until September 6th 2011.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 30 to 31, 20113 eventsPlenty of fuels, extremely dry and hot weather and breezy north winds caused by Tropical Storm Lee produced near critical fire weather conditions in late August. The stronger winds resulted in larger wildfires across parts of West Central Texas.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 30 to 31, 20111 eventAmbient temperatures between 105 and 110 degrees, very low humidity values and exceptional drought conditions were the perfect ingredients for wildfires to ignite across Rusk County in Northeast Texas.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 1 to 30, 20115 eventsFive grass fires in Coryell County began in the latter part of August and burned into September. The Coryell Complex, Horseshoe Bend Fire, and Jack Mountain Fire were all contained during September. The Pilot Knob Fire and Robinette Fire were not contained until October.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 1 to 2, 20113 eventsA few wildfires that started in late August continued into early September. The combination of hot temperatures, the availability of fuels, and winds created the conditions for these fires to either continue or develop.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 1 to 30, 20111 eventThe 101 Ranch fire began on August 30th, burned through the month of September, and was finally controlled on October 11th after burning 6555 acres. The fire burned 39 homes in the Cliffs and Gaines Bend.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 1 to 17, 20111 eventAmbient temperatures between 105 and 110 degrees, very low humidity values and exceptional drought conditions were the perfect ingredients for wildfires to ignite across Rusk County in Northeast Texas.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 1 to 15, 20111 eventThe Henderson Fire #475 began on August 30th in the far northeastern parts of Anderson County near Frankston, was contained September 5th, and fully controlled on September 15th. The fire burned 2314 acres and claimed 3 homes.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, September 1 to 5, 20111 eventThe Statehouse Mountain Fire, which began in August, continued into September. The fire was in Montgomery County, within the Ouachita National Forest, and eventually burned 388 acres.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 1 to 6, 20111 eventThe 3547 Fire in Wise County began on August 31st and was finally controlled September 6th. The fire burned a total of 400 acres including five homes, 3 outbuildings, a ranch barn, 1 tractor, and several hay bales.
• Wildfire in Oregon, September 1 to 16, 20111 eventThe High Cascades Complex Wildfire which was started by lightning on August 24 was contained September 16 after burning 108,154 acres of timber, grass, and brush.
• Wildfire in California, September 1 to 10, 20111 eventThe Onion Wildfire was started by lightning on 08/19/2011. By the time it was contained around 09/10/2011, it had burned 560 acres. No fire fighting cost estimates were available.
• Wildfire in Oregon, September 1 to 15, 20111 eventThis wildfire episode continues from August. Thunderstorms moving through the Cascades in Lane County ignited a fire approximately 14 miles southeast of McKenzie Bridge which burned 88 acres.
• Wildfire in Oregon, September 1 to 26, 20111 eventThis wildfire episode continues from August. Thunderstorms moving through the North Oregon Cascades ignited a fire in the Bull of the Woods Wilderness on the Mount Hood National Forest with a total of 2717 acres.
• Wildfire in Oregon, September 1 to 30, 20111 eventThis wildfire episode continues from August. Thunderstorms moving through the North Oregon Cascades ignited a fire in the Mount Hood Wilderness which burned 6304 acres.
• Wildfire in Washington, September 1 to 6, 20111 eventThe Salmon Fire, located five miles northwest of Omak, was a human caused fire that burned 1910 acres. The fire began on August 29th and was suppressed September 6th.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 1 to 5, 2011$7,000 · 1 eventThe Picket Run Fire in Montague County burned 1150 acres near FM 1125 and Turkey Ranch Road approximately 7 miles south-southeast of Bowie. No structures were damaged by this fire, but one vehicle was destroyed.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, September 2 to 5, 20111 eventAmbient temperatures in excess of 100 degrees across Southeast Oklahoma, very low relative humidity values, drought conditions and strong northeasterly winds in association with Tropical Storm Lee making landfall in south central Louisiana were all the ingredients needed for…
• Wildfire in Louisiana, September 2 to 7, 2011$500,000 · 1 eventAmbient temperatures in excess of 100 degrees across Northwest Louisiana, very low relative humidity values, extreme drought conditions and strong northeasterly winds in association with Tropical Storm Lee making landfall in south central Louisiana were all the ingredients…
• Wildfire in Texas, September 2 to 21, 2011$5.4 million · 22 eventsHot and dry conditions across the region on the 2nd and 3rd resulted in elevated fire weather conditions. A few fires started on these days but several more fires began on the 4th and 5th behind a strong cold front.
• Wildfire in California, September 2 to 4, 20111 injured · $600,000 · 1 eventThe Hill fire started around 1143 PST on the 2nd, south of Oak Hills in the Cajon Pass. During the firefight, a mandatory evacuation of 1500 residents was ordered for the triangular area south of Joshua Road, from I-15 to west of Baldy Mesa Road.
• Wildfire in Idaho, September 2 to 3, 2011$3.5 million · 1 eventA wildfire that ignited near Highway 95 at mile post 284 was quickly fanned by gusty winds as it moved up the hillside west of Reubens.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 2 to 13, 20111 injured · $6.0 million · 1 eventAmbient temperatures in excess of 100 degrees across Northeast Texas, very low relative humidity values, extreme drought conditions and strong northeasterly winds in association with Tropical Storm Lee making landfall in south central Louisiana were all the ingredients needed…
• Wildfire in Florida, September 3, 20111 eventA prescribed burn got out of control in the Osceola National Forest, approximately 7 miles WSW of Taylor near the Baker and Columbia county line.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 4 to 17, 2011$125,000 · 1 eventStrong sustained winds and wind gusts, in association with Tropical Storm Lee which made landfall across the south central and southeast Louisiana gulf coast, were felt across all of Northeast Texas on September 4th.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 4 to 8, 2011$65,000 · 1 eventStrong sustained winds and wind gusts, in association with Tropical Storm Lee which made landfall across the south central and southeast Louisiana gulf coast, were felt across all of Northeast Texas on September 4th.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, September 4, 20111 eventDry weather, low humidities, and gusty winds made conditions favorable for wildfires in early September. A wildfire 4.3 miles southwest of Delight in Pike County burned 500 acres on the 4th.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 4 to 8, 2011$100,000 · 1 eventStrong sustained winds and wind gusts, in association with Tropical Storm Lee which made landfall across the south central and southeast Louisiana gulf coast, were felt across all of Northeast Texas on September 4th.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 4 to 7, 20111 eventStrong sustained winds and wind gusts, in association with Tropical Storm Lee which made landfall across the south central and southeast Louisiana gulf coast, were felt across all of Northeast Texas on September 4th.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 4 to 13, 20112 deaths · 2 injured · $2.3 million · 1 eventStrong sustained winds and wind gusts, in association with Tropical Storm Lee which made landfall across the south central and southeast Louisiana gulf coast, were felt across all of Northeast Texas on September 4th.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 4 to 30, 20112 deaths · $250 million · 1 eventThe Bastrop County Complex Wildfire started on September 4 behind Tropical Storm Lee and a cold front that brought strong northerly winds. The peak wind at Austin Bergstrom International Airport was 36 mph.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 4 to 7, 2011$12 million · 2 eventsThe Pedernales Bend Wildfire started in Travis County on September 4 behind Tropical Storm Lee and a cold front that brought strong northerly winds. The peak wind at Austin Bergstrom International Airport was 36 mph.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 4 to 6, 2011$10 million · 1 eventThe Steiner Ranch Wildfire started on September 4 behind Tropical Storm Lee and a cold front that brought strong northerly winds. The peak wind at Austin Bergstrom International Airport was 36 mph. The fire burned 125 acres, destroyed 24 homes, and damaged 30 others.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 4 to 11, 2011$500,000 · 1 eventThe Delhi Wildfire started on September 4 behind Tropical Storm Lee and a cold front that brought strong northerly winds. The peak wind at Austin Bergstrom International Airport was 36 mph. The fire burned 1000 acres and destroyed six homes.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, September 4 to 5, 20111 eventVery dry, hot, and breezy conditions, along with extremely dry fuels as a result of the long-term drought the region has experienced, promoted the rapid spread of a wildfire that started northeast of Sobol in Pushmataha County on the 4th and burned into the 5th.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, September 4, 20111 eventVery dry, hot, and breezy conditions, along with extremely dry fuels as a result of the long-term drought the region has experienced, promoted the rapid spread of a wildfire in southern Adair County on the 4th.
• Wildfire in California, September 4 to 10, 2011$10 million · 1 eventThe Canyon wildfire was caused by lightning and occurred on 9/4/11 at 1132 PDT. The location was 5 miles Southeast of Tehachapi in Kern County. The size was 14,585 acres. Containment was reached on 9/10/11. There were no fatalities.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 4 to 7, 20111 eventStrong sustained winds and wind gusts, in association with Tropical Storm Lee which made landfall across the south central and southeast Louisiana gulf coast, were felt across all of Northeast Texas on September 4th.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 4 to 17, 20111 injured · $350,000 · 1 eventStrong sustained winds and wind gusts, in association with Tropical Storm Lee which made landfall across the south central and southeast Louisiana gulf coast, were felt across all of Northeast Texas on September 4th.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 4 to 5, 2011$100,000 · 1 eventStrong sustained winds and wind gusts, in association with Tropical Storm Lee which made landfall across the south central and southeast Louisiana gulf coast, were felt across all of Northeast Texas on September 4th.
• Wildfire in Oregon, September 4 to 11, 20111 eventThe Little Butte Wildfire was started by lightning, probably on 09/04/2011. By the time it was contained on 09/11/11, it had burned 467 acres and cost 1.8 million dollars. No structures were lost.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 4 to 8, 20111 eventStrong sustained winds and wind gusts, in association with Tropical Storm Lee which made landfall across the south central and southeast Louisiana gulf coast, were felt across all of Northeast Texas on September 4th.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 4 to 5, 20111 eventStrong sustained winds and wind gusts, in association with Tropical Storm Lee which made landfall across the south central and southeast Louisiana gulf coast, were felt across all of Northeast Texas on September 4th.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, September 4 to 5, 20111 eventDry weather, low humidities, and gusty winds made conditions favorable for wildfires in early September. A wildfire near the Pope/Conway County line west of Jerusalem burned 107 acres on the 4th and 5th.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, September 5, 20111 eventDry weather, low humidities, and gusty winds made conditions favorable for wildfires in early September. A wildfire 8 miles southeast of Amity in Clark County burned 140 acres on the 5th.
• Wildfire in Louisiana, September 5 to 6, 2011$400,000 · 1 eventStrong sustained winds and wind gusts, in association with Tropical Storm Lee which made landfall across the south central and southeast Louisiana gulf coast, were felt across all of Northwest Louisiana on September 4th and 5th.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, September 5, 20111 eventStrong sustained winds and wind gusts, in association with Tropical Storm Lee which made landfall across the south central and southeast Louisiana gulf coast, were felt across all of Southwest Arkansas on September 4th and 5th.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, September 5, 20111 eventDry weather, low humidities, and gusty winds made conditions favorable for wildfires in early September. A wildfire 2.5 miles west of Lake Maumelle in Pulaski County burned 110 acres on the 5th.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, September 5, 20111 eventDry weather, low humidities, and gusty winds made conditions favorable for wildfires in early September. A wildfire 2.2 miles south of Sparkman burned 282 acres on the 5th.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 5, 2011$1.7 million · 1 eventThe Moonglow Wildfire started in Leander on September 5 behind a cold front that brought strong northerly winds to South Central Texas. The fire burned 300 acres and destroyed 11 homes.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 5 to 9, 2011$1.0 million · 1 eventThe Lutherhill wildfire started on September 5 behind a cold front that brought strong northerly winds. The fire burned until September 9 and consumed 2700 acres. The fire destroyed 14 homes.
• Wildfire in Louisiana, September 5, 2011$200,000 · 1 eventStrong sustained winds and wind gusts, in association with Tropical Storm Lee which made landfall across the south central and southeast Louisiana gulf coast, were felt across all of Northwest Louisiana on September 4th and 5th.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 5, 2011$20,000 · 1 eventStrong sustained winds and wind gusts, in association with Tropical Storm Lee which made landfall across the south central and southeast Louisiana gulf coast, were felt across all of Northeast Texas on September 4th and 5th.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 5 to 15, 2011$7.0 million · 1 eventGusty winds and dry air on the northwest flank of Tropical Storm Lee helped to ignite the Riley Rd fire which burned around 19000 acres of Waller, Grimes and Montgomery Counties.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 5 to 8, 2011$300,000 · 1 eventStrong sustained winds and wind gusts, in association with Tropical Storm Lee which made landfall across the south central and southeast Louisiana gulf coast, were felt across all of Northeast Texas on September 4th and 5th.
• Wildfire in Idaho, September 5 to 30, 20111 eventLightning sparked a wildfire near the Selkirk Crest, about 20 miles northwest of Bonners Ferry. Dry and breezy conditions fanned the flames as the fire grew to 600 acres on September 16th. The wildfire burned in heavy fuels consisting of mixed conifer forest.
• Wildfire in Oregon, September 5 to 14, 20111 eventThe Chicken Hill fire was started by lightning 48 miles southwest of LaGrande. It burned 119 acres of timber.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 6 to 13, 20111 death · 3 injured · $1.6 million · 11 eventsDry conditions and above normal temperatures across the region left the area susceptible to grass fires during the early part of September.
• Wildfire in Washington, September 7 to 16, 2011$4.5 million · 1 eventA human caused wildfire, which started near Highway 97, burned 3600 acres 12 miles northeast of Goldendale. The fire also destroyed 100 structures including 29 residences.
• Wildfire in Louisiana, September 7, 20111 injured · 1 eventThe slow moving remnants of Tropical Storm Lee continued to meander across the north central Gulf Coast.
• Wildfire in Oregon, September 7 to 15, 20111 eventThe Cactus Mountain Fire started on September 7 from an unknown source. It burned 8,350 acres of grass, brush and timber 17 miles northeast of Imnaha, Oregon.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 7 to 9, 2011$200,000 · 1 eventThe slow moving remnants of Tropical Storm Lee continued to meander across the north central Gulf Coast.
• Wildfire in Oregon, September 7 to 13, 20111 eventThe Buffalo Fire was likely started by lightning, but the start date is unknown. By the time it was contained on 09/13/11, it burned 1400 acres and cost 30 thousand dollars. No structures were lost.
• Wildfire in Oregon, September 7 to 18, 20111 eventThe Garden Fire was likely started by lightning, but the origin date is unknown. By the time it was contained between 09/15/11 and 09/18/11, it burned 6100 acres and cost 1.3 million dollars. No structures were lost.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, September 8, 20111 eventVery warm temperatures, low humidity values and drought conditions were the ingredients needed for the rapid spread of a wildfire that started near the Fomby community, south of Millwood Lake Dam in Little River County, Arkansas.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 8 to 9, 20111 eventThe Big Oak wildfire broke out in southern Bexar County between Pleasanton Road and US Highway 281. Sixteen acres burned which destroyed 6 stuctures including 4 homes and 16 vehicles.
• Wildfire in Oregon, September 8 to 18, 20111 eventThe Umpqua Complex Fire was started by lightning on 09/08/2011. By the time it was contained on 09/18/11, it burned 1019 acres and cost 5.1 million dollars. No structures were lost.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 9, 20111 eventThe Hall/Kellerville Wildfire began around 1400 CST about seven miles west northwest of Twitty Texas in Wheeler County. The wildfire started just south of County Road S between County Road 9 and County Road 11.
• Debris Flow and Hail in Arizona, September 9, 20111 in hail · 2 eventsA thunderstorm produced one inch hail in Munds Park and a mud slide in Oak Creek Canyon.
• Wildfire in Oregon, September 9 to 13, 20111 eventThe Lone Mountain Wildfire started on 09/09/2011 around 4 miles SW of OBrien. By the time it was contained on 09/13/11, it had burned 78 acres. The cost for firefighting efforts was unknown.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, September 10 to 14, 20111 eventVery dry, hot, and breezy conditions, along with extremely dry fuels as a result of the long-term drought the region has experienced, promoted the rapid spread of a wildfire that was started by a military tracer round during a training exercise near Camp Gruber in Muskogee…
• Wildfire in Arkansas, September 10 to 11, 2011$40,000 · 1 eventStrong winds, low humidity and drought conditions across Southwest Arkansas were all the ingredients needed for a critical wildfire threat across the region. A wildfire began in Sevier County on September 10th near the community of Ben Lomand.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 10 to 17, 20111 eventStrong winds, low humidity and drought conditions across Northeast Texas were all the ingredients needed for a critical wildfire threat across the region. A wildfire began on September 10th near Alto, Texas and was not contained until September 17th.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 11 to 12, 2011$300,000 · 1 eventStrong winds, low humidity and drought conditions across Northeast Texas were all the ingredients needed for a critical wildfire threat across the region. A wildfire began near Scottsville, Texas on September 11th and was not contained until September 12th.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 11 to 20, 2011$169,000 · 7 eventsDry conditions and above normal temperatures across the region left the area susceptible to grass fires during the early part of September. A few grass fires caused damage between the 10th and 15th.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 11, 20111 eventStrong winds, low humidity and drought conditions across Northeast Texas were all the ingredients needed for a critical wildfire threat across the region. A wildfire began near Maud and Douglassville, Texas on September 11th.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, September 12, 20111 eventVery dry, hot, and breezy conditions, along with extremely dry fuels as a result of the long-term drought the region has experienced, promoted the rapid spread of wildfires around Ludlow in southwestern Le Flore County on the 12th.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 12 to 14, 20111 eventThe combination of near record heat, days of afternoon humidity below 20 percent associated with dry air driven into the inland portions of the Rio Grande Valley behind Tropical Storm Lee (September 1-4) and to the north of Tropical Storm Nate (September 8-10) set the stage for…
• Wildfire in Georgia, September 13, 20111 eventThe lack of widespread persistent rainfall enabled the Honey Prairie Wildfire to resurrect itself across western portions of the Okefenokee Swamp. Portions affected included SE Clinch county.
• Wildfire in Florida, September 13, 20111 eventThe lack of significant rainfall enabled some fires to burn out of control across northeast Florida.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 13 to 18, 2011$200,000 · 1 eventStrong winds, low humidity and drought conditions across Northeast Texas were all the ingredients needed for a critical wildfire threat across the region.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 13 to 15, 2011$1.2 million · 1 eventStrong winds, low humidity and drought conditions across Northeast Texas were all the ingredients needed for a critical wildfire threat across the region. A wildfire began on September 13th near the Rhonesboro community west of Gilmer, Texas.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, September 14 to 17, 20111 eventLightning started the Christopher Mountain Fire on the 14th in the Ouachita National Forest. The fire in Montgomery County spread from the forest onto private land, eventually burning 706 acres altogether.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, September 14 to 17, 20111 eventLightning started the W87C Fire in the Ouachita National Forest on the 14th. The fire, in Montgomery County, eventually burned 104 acres.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, September 14 to 17, 20111 eventLightning started the Beech Creek Fire in the Ouachita National Forest on the 14th, near the Polk/Montgomery County line. The fire eventually burned 350 acres.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, September 15, 20111 eventWarm temperatures, very low relative humidity and near drought conditions were the ingredients needed for the development of a wildfire in Little River County, Arkansas, approximately 4 miles northwest of Foreman, Arkansas.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 18, 20111 eventThe Perry 23 Wildfire began around 1100 CST about nine miles northeast of Wolf Creek Park in western Lipscomb County in the northeast Texas Panhandle. The wildfire began just one half mile east of Texas State Highway 23 and roughly one mile south of Perry Road.
• Wildfire in Washington, September 18 to 20, 20111 eventThe Barber Mountain Fire, located thirteen miles northwest of Oroville, WA burned a total of 497 acres in Washington and 40 acres in British Columbia, Canada. The fire burned through mostly grass and small brush.
• Wildfire in California, September 24 to 26, 20111 eventThe Windy Point fire started around 1753 PST on the 24th, west of the Palm Springs Tramway in steep, rocky terrain. During the firefight, State Highway 111 was closed in both directions. The fire burned 541 acres before being fully contained around 1700 PST on the 26th.
• Wildfire in Hawaii, September 25 to 27, 20112 eventsA fire burned 73 acres of brush near Kapalua in West Maui. The blaze was located about 2.5 miles up the West Maui Mountains from the Kapalua Airport. The fire did not affect airport operations, and there were no reports of serious injuries or property damage.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 26 to 30, 20114 eventsA cold front brought strong northeast winds and dry air to create ideal conditions for these wildifires to develop in late September.
• Wildfire in Iowa, September 29, 20111 injured · $115,000 · 4 eventsNumerous wildfires broke out in northwest Iowa during the late morning and afternoon of September 29th. The fires started and spread under conditions of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry vegetation due to a preceding extended period of dry weather.
• Wildfire in Idaho, September 29 to 30, 20111 eventA lightning strike started a wildfire just after noon on September 29th. The fire continued to burn through the middle of October and consumed a total of 1,385 acres of forest timber.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 29 to 30, 20111 eventIsolated thunderstorms developed along a cold frontal boundary during the afternoon hours of the 29th. Lightning from this activity initiated several wildfires across the southern Rolling Plains.
• Wildfire in Nevada, September 30, 20111 eventLightning caused wildfires burned around 205,000 acres and threatened the towns of Tuscarora and Midas. An unspecified number of cattle and horses were lost as well as a recreational vehicle.
• Wildfire in Georgia, October 1 to 31, 20111 eventAs the Honey Prairie Fire reached its six month anniversary, it continued to creep and smolder burning three to four feet deep into the peat, dropping undermined trees left and right.
• Wildfire in Texas, October 1 to 11, 20112 eventsThe Pilot Knob Fire and Robinette Fire both began on August 20th, were contained on August 22nd, and finally controlled on October 11th. Both fires burned on the Fort Hood military base approximately 6 miles from each other.
• Wildfire in Texas, October 1 to 11, 20111 eventThe 101 Ranch fire began on August 30th, burned through the month of September, and was finally controlled on October 11th after burning 6555 acres. The fire burned 39 homes in the Cliffs and Gaines Bend.
• Wildfire in Montana, October 1 to 8, 20111 eventThere were five fires in the Lincoln Ranger District. All five of these wildfires were sparked by lightning that moved through the Lincoln area Saturday evening, October 1, 2011.
• Wildfire in Nevada, October 1 to 5, 20111 eventLightning caused wildfires burned around 205,000 acres and threatened the towns of Tuscarora and Midas. An unspecified number of cattle and horses were lost as well as a recreational vehicle.
• Wildfire in California, October 1 to 6, 20111 injured · 1 eventThe Great fire started around 1153 PST on the 1st, on the south side of Highway 78 at Scissors Crossing, near Shelter Valley. During the firefight, Highway 78 between San Felipe Rd in Scissors Crossing and Wynola Rd was closed.
• Wildfire in Florida, October 4, 20111 eventA brush fire was reported in Nassau county and caused some road closures.
• Wildfire in South Dakota, October 4 to 7, 20111 injured · 2 eventsSeveral wildfires broke out in Gregory and Charles Mix Counties during the four day period. Warm and dry weather, strong winds, and dry vegetation due to extended dry weather preceding this time contributed to the fires starting and spreading.
• Wildfire in Iowa, October 4 to 7, 20115 eventsNumerous wildfires were reported in at least 5 counties in northwest Iowa during the four day period. Warm and dry weather, strong winds, and dry vegetation due to extended dry weather preceding this time contributed to the fires starting and spreading.
• Wildfire in Nebraska, October 4 to 5, 2011$12 million · 2 eventsA fire began in Lincoln County when a combine ignited the fire while harvesting soybeans. A Red Flag Warning was in effect where strong winds helped spread the fire quickly and burning an estimated 40 square miles of acres that encompassed corn and soybean crops.
• Wildfire in Hawaii, October 4 to 6, 20111 eventA fire consumed about 1150 acres of dry brush at the Army's Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA) on the Big Island of Hawaii. A portion of Saddle Road was closed for a time because of the blaze; the fire was on the southwest side of the route near mile marker 45.
• Wildfire in Minnesota, October 5 to 6, 2011$10,000 · 2 eventsWarm, dry and windy conditions combined to produced dangerous fire weather conditions across southeast Minnesota in early October.
• Wildfire in Minnesota, October 5 to 11, 20111 eventA wildfire originated in Juneberry 3 Township of Roseau County, Minnesota, on the afternoon of the 5th. Strong winds on the 6th and 7th helped spread the wildfire into large and dangerous proportions.
• Wildfire in Texas, October 7 to 8, 20111 eventVery breezy conditions, warm temperatures and low humidity values were the ingredients needed for the rapid spread of a wildfire in Bowie County, Texas near the town of Dekalb. The fire was reportedly started by the use of a cutting torch near a heavily wooded area near Hwy.
• Wildfire in Texas, October 7 to 10, 20111 eventThe Texas Forest Service reported that the Litts Wildfire began around 1545 CST approximately eleven miles north northwest of Codman Texas in Roberts County. The wildfire consumed an estimated five hundred acres and was contained on October 10 around 1836 CST.
• Debris Flow in Utah, October 8, 2011$12 million · 1 eventFollowing the storm system that brought heavy precipitation to Utah, a massive landslide occurred on the morning of Saturday, October 8th. This landslide caused significant damage along State Route 14 in southern Utah.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, October 8, 20111 eventVery breezy conditions, warm temperatures and low humidity values were the ingredients needed for the rapid spread of a wildfire in Columbia County, Arkansas.|The fire claimed nearly 213 acres of grassland and timberland.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, October 8, 20111 eventVery breezy conditions, warm temperatures and low humidity values were the ingredients needed for the rapid spread of a wildfire in Miller County, Arkansas near the community of Genoa. The fire claimed nearly 200 acres of grassland and timberland.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, October 13, 20111 eventA large wildfire 7.3 miles south of Hampton in Calhoun County burned 491 acres on the 13th.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, October 16, 2011$100,000 · 1 eventStrong winds and low humidity resulted in a grass fire that rapidly spread across Columbia County, Arkansas, 4 miles south of Magnolia. The fire consumed 200 acres of grassland. The fire spread to Hwy. 79 where traffic was rerouted onto a county road for approximately two hours.
• Wildfire and Dust Storm in Texas, October 17, 2011$25 million · 67 kt wind · 23 eventsA storm system moving out of the Rockies sent a powerful cold front through the southern Texas panhandle, South Plains, and Rolling Plains during the early evening hours of the 17th. The cold front surged at 55 mph as it moved across the South Plains.
• Wildfire in North Dakota, October 24, 20111 eventSeasonably warm and dry conditions help produce conditons suitable for wildfire growth and development.
• Wildfire in Kansas, October 29, 2011$5,000 · 1 eventDry and breezy weather along with an ongoing drought in the area help spread a large grass fire which damaged a mobile home and destroyed a shed.
• Wildfire in Missouri, November 1 to 9, 20111 eventArsonist started three separate fires in the Mark Twain National Forest which merged into one massive wildfire which burned 5000 acres in southern Dent County.
• Wildfire in Texas, November 4, 2011$100,000 · 1 eventA wildfire spread across land north to northeast of Bishop. The wildfire destroyed a mobile home, multiple vehicles, several boats, and several abandoned buildings.
• Wildfire in Georgia, November 9, 2011$2,000 · 1 eventLong term drought conditions contributed to an increased risk of wildfires during November. While most of the wildfires occurred in the northeast Georgia area, one wildfire affected an area slightly over five acres in Putnam county on November 9th.
• Wildfire in Texas, November 10, 20112 eventsContinued Exceptional (D4) Drought conditions combined with gusty north winds 15 to 25 mph, warm temperatures in the 70s, and afternoon humidity between 15 and 20 percent to allow a wildfire to grow rapidly and spread from ranchland in southern Brooks County into northern…
• Wildfire in Arkansas, November 11, 20111 eventA wildfire 2.25 miles east of Holly Grove in Monroe County burned 120 acres on the 11th.
• Wildfire in Alabama, November 12 to 16, 20111 eventA wildfire began on the 12th near Courtland, Alabama. Windy and dry conditions that day allowed the fire to spread quickly. The fire began near County Roads 284 and 288. The fire came within a half mile of a dozen homes, but none were impacted.
• Wildfire in Tennessee, November 13 to 14, 2011$100,000 · 1 eventA wildfire developed during the morning hours of Sunday, November 13th and became under control during the evening hours on Monday, November 14th.
• Wildfire and High Wind in Washington, November 13, 2011$5,000 · 52 kt wind · 2 eventsHigh winds caused multiple power failures for 1800 customers in the Tieton area. The first outage was around 11 am due to downed power lines and the second was around 4 pm. The wind also fanned a spontaneous combustion wildfire at the Boise Cascade mill site in Yakima.
• Wildfire in Florida, November 14 to 20, 20111 eventA fire started in western Putnam county about 5 miles SE of Melrose on the 14th. On the 20th, the fire was contained. It had burned about 300 acres.
• Wildfire and High Wind in Nevada, November 18 to 19, 20111 death · 17 injured · $8.0 million · 82 kt wind · 3 eventsStrong low pressure moved through the Pacific Northwest bringing high winds to portions of western NV on the 18th. One of the most expensive and damaging fires in Reno history to date developed in southwest Reno as power lines arced in high winds.
• Debris Flow and Flooding in Alabama, November 27 to 30, 2011$20,000 · 6 eventsA warm conveyor belt of heavy rainfall developed in advance of an intensifying upper level low which dumped from around 2 to over 5 inches of rain across the eastern two thirds of north Alabama and middle Tennessee.

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