Western/Southeast Wildfires

Losses, 2024 dollars

$3.1 billion

Losses at the time

$2.4 billion

Deaths

21

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 Arizona, June 1 to 24, 20161 eventThe Jack Fire started with a lightning strike near Happy Jack about 50 miles southeast of Flagstaff. This fire was allowed to burn as a natural part of this ecosystem within a predetermined area.
• Wildfire in Arizona, June 1 to 27, 20161 eventThe Bert Fire was started by lighting on May 29 near Highway 180 about 10 miles southeast of Valle. This natural fire was allowed to burn in a fire adapted ecosystem. The fire reached about 200 acres by the end of May and a total of 6000 acres by June 27.
• Wildfire in Arizona, June 1 to 20, 20161 eventThe Juniper Fire started about 10 miles south of Young on May 20th in ponderosa pine, mixed conifer, and oak shrub. The fire burned about 22,800 acres in June for a total of 30,600 acres by June 14.
• Wildfire in Washington, June 1, 20161 eventThe Sunland fire, a human caused wildfire, grew to 1,912 acres in Grant County near the Gorge Amphitheater. Sheriff's deputies determined boaters sparked the fire when they came onshore to have lunch.
• Wildfire in California, June 1 to 7, 20161 eventThe Chimney Fire started on June 1, 2016 on BLM land near the Chimney Peak Campground, 10 miles West of Pearsonville, CA in Tulare County. It was human caused. It burned 1324 acres before being contained on June 7, 2016. Coast of containment was $2.8 million.
• Wildfire in Hawaii, June 6 to 7, 20161 eventA fire charred about 400 acres of brush near Waikii Ranch and the Army's Pohakuloa Training Area on the Big Island of Hawaii. The blaze did not damage any structures or cause harm to native vegetation, and there were no reports of injuries.
• Wildfire in California, June 7 to 21, 20161 eventThe Pony Wildfire was started by lightning around 0245 PDT on 06/07/16. As of the last report on 28/0430 PDT, the fire covered 2858 acres and was 63 percent contained. 17.5 million dollars were spent on firefighting efforts.
• Wildfire in Washington, June 8 to 10, 20161 eventThe Timm Ranch Fire, located 12 miles east of Bridgeport, WA burned 1,358 acres in Okanogan county.
• Wildfire in Arizona, June 8 to 22, 20161 eventThe Tenderfoot fire was human caused and burned around 4,100 acres just northeast of Yarnell in chaparral and grass. .
• Debris Flow in Washington, June 10, 2016$6,000 · 1 eventA number of thunderstorms producing intense rain on the Lime Belt burn scar area resulted in a debris flow.
• Wildfire in New Mexico, June 10 to 11, 2016$500,000 · 1 eventA very hot, relatively dry, and unstable atmosphere on the afternoon of the 10th provided the necessary ingredients for any fires that developed to spread. A structure fire that started in the bosque north of Socorro quickly spread to nearby fuels.
• Wildfire in Arizona, June 13 to 22, 20161 eventThe lightning caused Wildcat Fire burned around 1,500 acres on the east side of the Kaibab Plateau (which contains the North Rim of the Grand Canyon) between June 13 and June 22.
• Wildfire in New Mexico, June 14 to 24, 2016$10 million · 1 eventA very dry, hot, and unstable atmosphere set the stage for rapidly spreading wildfires across New Mexico. The human-caused Dog Head Fire developed during the early afternoon of the 14th and quickly grew to near 600 acres through the morning of the 15th.
• Wildfire in Arizona, June 15 to 28, 20162 eventsThe Cedar Fire started southwest of Show Low on June 15th. The fire burned north-northeast, and east for three days for a total of about 13,000 acres. Then, on June 19th, strong northeast winds caused the fire to jump containment lines and burn 14,000 acres in one day.
• Wildfire in California, June 15 to 30, 20162 eventsA hot and dry atmosphere, gusty winds and very dry vegetation lead to two significant wildfires across Southern California. The Sherpa fire and Pine fire burned over 7,500 acres total across the mountains of Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.
• Debris Flow in Pennsylvania, June 15, 2016$15,000 · 1 eventA mudslide occurred in Greene county due to wet soil the evening of the 15th.
• Wildfire in Hawaii, June 16 to 17, 20161 eventA fire blackened around 200 acres of brush in Pukalani Terrace on the Valley Isle of Maui. The blaze forced the evacuation of about a dozen homes on the south and west sides of Akalani Loop but did not cause any damage to residences. No serious injuries were reported.
• Wildfire in California, June 19 to 30, 20162 deaths · $4.0 million · 1 eventThe Border Fire started June 19th, in the middle of a intense heatwave. The fire burned several thousand acres and multiple structures before it was contained.
• Wildfire in California, June 20 to 30, 20161 eventYet again, the combination of very dry vegetation and hot and dry weather contributed to a wildfire in the mountains of Los Angeles county. The San Gabriel Complex, consisting of the Fish and Reservoir fires, burned 5,399 acres.
• Wildfire in California, June 23 to 30, 20162 deaths · 1 eventThe Erskine Fire began on June 23, 2016 along Erskine Creek Road, 1 mile southwest of Lake Isabella in Kern County. The fire spread rapidly due to strong, gusty winds, hot temperatures and dry conditions on June 23 through 25.
• Wildfire in California, June 28 to 30, 20161 eventA period of heat and low humidity increased wildfire danger at the end of June.
• Wildfire in Arizona, June 29 to 30, 20161 eventThe Fuller Fire started with a lightning bolt near Fuller Canyon on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon near Cape Royal Road. Fire is a natural part of the ecosystem on the Kiabab Plateau so this fire was managed for resource benefit. The fire grew to 9 acres by July 10.
• Wildfire in Idaho, June 29 to 30, 20161 eventLightning on June 29th started a fire west of Island Park in wilderness. The fire was managed and not put out by the forest service.
• Wildfire in Michigan, July 1 to 31, 2016$20,000 · 1 eventA wildfire started by a lightning strike on Poverty Island just south of the Garden Peninsula burned ten acres over the first couple weeks of July.
• Wildfire in Arizona, July 1 to 31, 20161 eventThe Fuller Fire started with a lightning bolt near Fuller Canyon on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon near Cape Royal Road. Fire is a natural part of the ecosystem on the Kiabab Plateau so this fire was managed for resource benefit. The fire grew to 9 acres by July 10.
• Wildfire in Idaho, July 1 to 31, 20161 eventThe 116 acre Lane's Creek wildfire actually started on June 30th and was allowed to burn the entire month of July. It was damaging no property and was located on the eastern border of Idaho about 10 miles northwest of Thayne, Wyoming.
• Wildfire in California, July 1 to 17, 20163 eventsThe combination of very dry vegetation and hot and dry weather continued to lead to several wildfires across Southern California. Some fires that started in June (Sherpa, Pine and San Gabriel Complex) continued to burn into June.
• Wildfire in California, July 1 to 9, 20161 eventThe Erskine Fire began on June 23, 2016 along Erskine Creek Road, 1 mile southwest of Lake Isabella in Kern County. The fire spread rapidly due to strong, gusty winds, hot temperatures and dry conditions on the June 23 through 25.
• Wildfire in California, July 1 to 18, 20161 eventA period of heat and low humidity increased wildfire danger at the beginning of July.
• Debris Flow and Heavy Rain in Utah, July 1, 20163 eventsNumerous showers and thunderstorms developed over eastern Utah as a result of abundant subtropical moisture and a departing upper level disturbance. Many of these thunderstorms produced moderate to heavy rainfall in San Juan and Grand Counties.
• Wildfire in California, July 1 to 10, 20161 eventThe Deer fire began on July 1, 2016, 6 miles east of Arvin in Kern County. It burned 1785 acres before being contained on July 10, 2016. There were no structures lost. Cost of containment was $5 million.
• Wildfire in California, July 1 to 5, 20161 eventThe Curry Fire began on July 1, 2016, 7 miles southwest of Coalinga in Fresno County. The cause is under investigation, but was believed to be human caused. It burned 2944 acres before being contained on July 5, 2016. There were no structures lost.
• Wildfire in Hawaii, July 2 to 7, 20162 eventsA fire that blackened about 4700 acres in the West Maui Mountains started near the intersection of Kuihelani and Honoapiilani highways. Hikers in the area and a few firefighters were almost lost as the flames cut them off from safety for a time (on the 2nd of July).
• Debris Flows and Heavy Rain in Colorado, July 2 to 3, 20165 eventsAn exiting upper level disturbance and a surge of monsoonal moisture resulted in numerous showers and embedded thunderstorms across western Colorado which produced heavy rainfall. The heavy rain led to minor flooding in some locations.
• Wildfire in Idaho, July 4 to 9, 20161 eventA 2,000 wildfire located 5 miles west of Arco began on July 4th and was completely contained on July 9th.
• Wildfire in Florida, July 6 to 7, 20161 eventA severe thunderstorm with frequent cloud-to-ground lightning affected Deleon Springs during the evening of July 6 and started a late evening wildfire which grew overnight.
• Wildfire in Hawaii, July 8 to 11, 20161 eventAnother blaze in leeward West Maui charred 1300 acres of brush, not far from the fire in the previous week. The fire was located in the Olowalu-Ukumehame area, and not related to the other blaze.
• Wildfire in Colorado, July 8 to 31, 20163 eventsA lightning strike caused the Hayden Pass wildfire on the 8th, and the wildfire continued to smolder at the end of the month. The wildfire was mainly on USFS wilderness land, high up in the northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
• Wildfire in California, July 9 to 31, 20162 eventsDue to very dry vegetation and continued hot and dry weather, two more significant wildfires developed across Los Angeles county. The Sand Fire burned over 40,000 acres while the Sage Fire burned 1,109 acres.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 11 to 12, 20161 eventThe Chisum Ranch wildfire began around 1230CST about seventeen miles north northwest of Codman Texas in Roberts county. The wildfire started west of State Highway 70 and southwest of Ledrick Road and consumed approximately eleven thousand two hundred and fifty acres.
• Wildfire in Wyoming, July 11 to 31, 20162 eventsThe lightning-caused Lava Mountain Wildfire was discovered in the mountains south of US Highway 26 west of Dubois late in the day on Monday, July 11.
• Wildfire in Florida, July 12 to 31, 20161 eventDry conditions helped fuel scattered fires across NE Florida, many generated by lightning strikes.
• Wildfire and Hail in Texas, July 13 to 14, 2016$235,000 · 52 kt wind · 4 eventsHigh based thunderstorms were able to develop atop a deeply mixed and very hot boundary layer. Development of this activity was due to surface convergence along a weak surface trough that stretched from Denver City (Yoakum County) to Childress (Childress County).
• Wildfire in Texas, July 15, 20161 eventA wildfire near Lobo Creek, about 10 miles west of Aguilares, burned 500 acres of rangeland during the afternoon.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 15 to 16, 20161 eventThe Scarbauer 1 wildfire began around 1900CST about five miles north northeast of Adrian Texas in Oldham county. The wildfire consumed approximately fifteen hundred acres and was caused by lightning.
• Wildfire in Alaska, July 16 to 31, 20162 injured · 1 eventLow snowpack in the winter of 2015-2016, combined with a warm and early spring set the stage for dry fuels in the mountains surrounding Anchorage.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 17, 20161 eventThe Scarbauer 2 wildfire began around 0202CST about five miles north northeast of Adrian Texas in Oldham county. The wildfire consumed approximately five hundred acres and was caused by burning pasture and field debris.
• Wildfire in Wyoming, July 17 to 31, 20163 eventsThe Cliff Creek Wildfire quickly erupted on the afternoon of Sunday, July 17. Lightning-ignited the blaze on a mountain hillside northwest of Bondurant. Gusty wind quickly fanned the flames and allowed the fire to spread to over 2,000 acres by nightfall.
• Wildfire in California, July 18, 20161 injured · $50,000 · 1 eventSmall wildfire that began and was extinguished on the 18th of July.
• Wildfire in Wyoming, July 19 to 28, 20161 eventThe lightning-caused Arden Wildfire near Shell Reservoir and Adelaide Lake began on Tuesday, July 19, and grew to about 350 acres by the following day. The fire burned in heavy timber but was actively suppressed and only grew to over 500 acres by July 25.
• Wildfire in Utah, July 19 to 20, 201611 injured · $3.0 million · 1 eventOn July 19, an arsonist intentionally set fire to a field in Tooele. Fanned by strong wind gusts, the fire was pushed to a nearby neighborhood, destroying and damaging several homes.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 20, 20161 eventThe Power Line wildfire began around 1909CST about six miles northwest of Morse Texas in Hansford county. The wildfire consumed approximately five hundred acres and was caused by downed power lines.
• Wildfire in California, July 21 to 30, 20161 eventA wildfire that grew rapidly on Camp Pendleton on July 21st and wasn't extinguished until July 30th.
• Wildfire in Washington, July 22 to 31, 20161 eventThe Buck Creek Fire was a lightning cause fire in Chelan county with a noted locations of 12 miles northwest of Trinity, WA. This fire grew to 3,500 acres (as the most recent fire report of October 6th reported).
• Wildfire in Wyoming, July 22 to 30, 20161 eventThe Hatchery Wildfire erupted on Friday, July 22, near milepost 34 along US Highway 16 east of Ten Sleep as the result of overheated brakes on a vehicle. The fire grew quickly along the north wall of the canyon and several area closures were initiated.
• Wildfire in Massachusetts, July 22 to 24, 20161 eventLightning started a fire on Joint Base Cape Cod on July 22nd. The fire was discovered early Saturday (July 23) but burned through the night and into the following day (July 24). The fire was contained to 125 acres after 36 hours of fighting the fire.
• Wildfire in Utah, July 22 to 23, 2016$250,000 · 1 eventA relatively small brush fire near Pleasant View, Utah caused damage to homes and other structures.
• Wildfire in Idaho, July 25 to 27, 20161 eventA 12 acre wildfire started about 8 miles south of Pocatello on July 25th and was contained by fire crews on July 27th.
• Debris Flow and Flooding in Washington, July 26, 2016$29,000 · 52 kt wind · 5 eventsA cluster of slow moving and very wet thunderstorms moved through Eastern Washington. The thunderstorms that occurred in the afternoon and evening had enough strength and rainfall intensity to down some trees and produce some localized flooding in the Winthrop, Washington area.
• Wildfire in Idaho, July 27, 20161 eventA 27 acre wildfire was started due to a blown tire on interstate 15 near Blackrock Canyon south of Pocatello. It was started and contained on July 27th.
• Wildfire in Oregon, July 28 to 31, 20161 eventThe Bybee Creek Wildfire in Crater Lake National Park started at around 1330 PDT on July 28th. The cause is unknown at this time, but it was likely due to human activities. As of 0400 PST on 08/01/16, the fire covered 416 acres and was 10% contained.
• Wildfire in Wyoming, July 28 to 31, 20161 injured · $500,000 · 1 eventThe Tokewanna Fire, located just on the Wyoming side of the Utah/Wyoming border, started on July 28, and damaged several structures before it was contained. Note that this episode continued into August.
• Wildfire in Nevada, July 28 to 31, 20161 eventThe Virginia Mountains Fire Complex started on the 28th due to lightning. By the end of the month it had burned over 40,000 acres.
• Wildfire in Washington, July 29 to 31, 20161 eventThe Antilon Lake fire, a human caused fire, burned 315 acres. Initially located 10 miles northest of Chelan, WA it was started by an equipment failure around 8 pm on Friday July 29,2016. That investigation is ongoing.
• Wildfire in Washington, July 30 to 31, 20161 eventThe Black Rock Road Fire, initially located 18 miles west of Odessa, WA, was a human caused fire. This fire burned 16,025 acres.
• Wildfire in Idaho, July 30 to 31, 20161 eventThe Pegleg fire was a lightning caused fire, growing only to 16 acres, yet lingered in the denser forested areas of Shoshone County in the Central Panhandle Mountains of North Idaho.
• Wildfire in Oregon, July 30 to 31, 20161 eventThe Weigh Station Fire is burning near Meacham, Oregon. The fire is burning along Interstate 84 and had caused extended closure of the interstate over the July 30th weekend.
• Wildfire in California, July 30 to 31, 20161 eventThe Goose fire began on July 30, 2016, 2 miles southeast of Prather, CA in the foothills of Fresno County. The cause is under investigation, but is believed to be human caused. It burned 1800 acres as of July 31, but continued burning into August.
• Wildfire in Washington, July 30 to 31, 20162 eventsThe Range 12 Fire started on Saturday evening around 7:00pm, July 30, 2016. The fire moved from the Yakima Training Center onto BLM, state and private lands. Wind driven fire quickly grew into sage and grass.
• Wildfire in Florida, July 31, 20161 eventDry conditions helped fuel scattered fires across NE Florida, many generated by lightning strikes.
• Wildfire in Montana, July 30 to 31, 20161 eventThe North Tullock Wildfire was first reported Sunday, July 31st. Big Horn County firefighters were the first to respond before more resources arrived the next day from the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) Southern Land Office.
• Wildfire in Idaho, July 31, 20161 eventThe Buckskin fire was a lightning caused fire on the southeast side of Lake Pend Oreille a few miles south of the town of Clark Fork in North Idaho. This fire grew to 85 acres (as of the most recent fire report of October 6th reported).
• Wildfire in Oregon, July 31, 20161 eventThe Rail Fire started Sunday afternoon, July 31, approximately ten miles southwest of Unity, Oregon.
• Wildfire in Wyoming, August 1 to 6, 20161 injured · $500,000 · 1 eventThe Tokewanna Fire, located just on the Wyoming side of the Utah/Wyoming border, started on July 28, and damaged several structures before it was contained. Note that this episode began in July.
• Wildfire in Colorado, August 1 to 10, 20163 eventsA lightning strike caused the Hayden Pass wildfire on July 8th, and the wildfire continued to smoulder until August 10th. The wildfire was mainly on USFS wilderness land, high up in the northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
• Wildfire in Wyoming, August 1 to 5, 20163 eventsThe Cliff Creek Fire continued slow growth in remote areas of the Bridger-Teton National Forest the first week of August. By Friday, August 5, containment was approximately 90 percent and the threat to inhabited areas no longer existed.
• Wildfire in Wyoming, August 1 to 2, 2016$10,000 · 2 eventsThe Lava Mountain Fire exhibited slow growth at the start of August as aggressive fire fighting tactics were employed. As a result, evacuated residents from the Union Pass and Porcupine subdivisions were allowed to return home on Tuesday, August 2.
• Wildfire in Arizona, August 1 to 14, 20161 eventThe Fuller Fire started with a lightning bolt near Fuller Canyon on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon near Cape Royal Road. Fire is a natural part of the ecosystem on the Kiabab Plateau so this fire was managed for resource benefit. The fire grew to 9 acres by July 10.
• Wildfire in Montana, August 1 to 4, 20161 eventThe North Tullock Wildfire was first reported Sunday, July 31st. Big Horn County firefighters were the first to respond before more resources arrived the next day from the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) Southern Land Office.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 1 to 5, 20162 eventsThe Range 12 Fire started on Saturday evening around 7:00pm, July 30, 2016. The fire moved from the Yakima Training Center onto BLM, state and private lands. Wind driven fire quickly grew into sage and grass.
• Wildfire in California, August 1 to 9, 20161 eventThe Goose fire began on July 30, 2016, 2 miles southeast of Prather, CA in the foothills of Fresno County. The cause is under investigation, but is believed to be human caused. It burned 1800 acres as of July 31, but continued burning into August.
• Wildfire in California, August 1 to 15, 20161 eventThe Sand Fire, which started in late July, was finally contained in early August. In total, the fire burned over 41,000 acres.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 1 to 5, 20161 eventThe Antilon Lake fire, a human caused fire, burned 315 acres. Initially located 10 miles northest of Chelan, WA it was started by an equipment failure around 8 pm on Friday July 29,2016. That investigation is ongoing.
• Wildfire in Oregon, August 1 to 31, 20161 eventThe Rail Fire started Sunday afternoon, July 31, approximately five miles west of Unity, Oregon. The cause is unknown and under investigation. The majority of the fuel in this area is mixed conifer with dead lodgepole. Portions of this area are part of the 2002 Monument fire.
• Wildfire in Oregon, August 1 to 7, 20161 eventThe Weigh Station Fire is burning near Meacham, Oregon. The fire is burning along Interstate 84 and has caused extended closure of the interstate. Although the fire is 95% contained and only about 700 acres, it did shut down Interstate 84 for an extensive period of time.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 1 to 31, 20161 eventThe Buck Creek Fire was a lightning cause fire in Chelan county with a noted locations of 12 miles northwest of Trinity, WA. This fire grew to 3,500 acres (as the most recent fire report of October 6th reported).
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 1 to 31, 20161 eventThe Buckskin fire was a lightning caused fire on the southeast side of Lake Pend Oreille a few miles south of the town of Clark Fork in North Idaho. This fire grew to 85 acres (as of the most recent fire report of October 6th reported).
• Wildfire in Nevada, August 1 to 5, 20161 eventThe Virginia Mountains Complex, which was started by lightning on July 28th, was fully contained on the 5th. The complex burned over 62,000 acres, with the largest fire in the complex being the Tule Fire which burned about 36,000 acres.
• Wildfire in Oregon, August 1 to 10, 20161 eventThe Bybee Creek Wildfire in Crater Lake National Park started at around 1330 PDT on July 28th. The cause is unknown at this time, but it was likely due to human activities. As of 0430 PST on 08/10/16, the fire 1072 acres and was 100% contained.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 1 to 31, 20161 eventThe Pegleg fire was a lightning caused fire, growing only to 16 acres, yet lingered in the denser forested areas of Shoshone County in the Central Panhandle Mountains of North Idaho.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 1, 20161 eventThe Black Rock Road Fire, initially located 18 miles west of Odessa, WA, was a human caused fire. This fire burned 16,025 acres.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 1, 20161 eventA fire near Ballard and Hawthorne roads reached 150 feet of some houses but was extinguished before damaging any house. The fire was only one acre.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 1, 20161 eventA vehicle fire started a 77 acre fire southeast of Fort Hall. The fire damaged no homes.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 2, 20161 eventThe North Almaseitos Pasture wildfire began around 0045CST about six miles east northeast of Adrian Texas in Oldham county. The wildfire consumed approximately six hundred acres and was caused by lightning.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 2, 20161 eventThe Scharbauer River wildfire began around 0134CST about seventeen miles north northeast of Adrian Texas in Oldham county. The wildfire started just south of the Canadian River and consumed approximately two thousand and five hundred acres. The wildfire was caused by lightning.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 2 to 7, 20162 eventsThe fire started on August 2 at 12:50pm and quickly grew due to high winds and dry conditions. It started in Garfield County, across from Granite Point, on the Snake River. The fire jumped the river to Whitman County at about 4:30pm.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 2 to 4, 20161 eventThe Road 10 fire, a human caused fire, with a location 7 miles north of Moses Lake, WA. This fire grew to 3,280 acres.
• Wildfire in Wyoming, August 2 to 18, 2016$500,000 · 2 eventsThe Whit Fire exploded near Wapiti, Wyoming, about 12 miles west of Cody, on Tuesday, August 2. The fire grew to nearly 3,000 acres in size during the first 24 hours and evacuations were ordered for several areas.
• Debris Flow in Washington, August 2, 2016$1,000 · 1 eventA small and compact low pressure area moved east across Northeast Washington along the British Columbia Border. The resulting thunderstorms produced localized heavy rainfall.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 2 to 7, 20161 eventA prolonged period of hot temperatures, abundant fuels, and very little rain in July, created ideal fire weather conditions. Because of these conditions, a large wildfire was able to expand across Kimble County.
• Wildfire in Utah, August 3 to 12, 2016$100,000 · 1 eventThe Broad Mouth Fire, also called the Broad Canyon Fire, burned over 20,000 acres in northern Utah and caused damage to a few structures.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 3, 20161 eventThe Coldwater Draw wildfire began around 1140CST about fifteen miles north of Sunray Texas in Sherman county. The wildfire started just west of the Coldwater Cattle Company Lake or Pleasure Pond.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 3, 20161 eventThe Lightening wildfire began around 1239CST about sixteen miles south of Texhoma Texas in Sherman county. The wildfire consumed approximately thirteen hundred acres and was caused by lightning.
• Debris Flow in Colorado, August 3, 2016$100 · 1 eventA surge of subtropical moisture into the area resulted in some thunderstorms with heavy rainfall in northwest Colorado.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 4, 20161 eventThe Braums wildfire began around 1242CST about seven miles south of Follett Texas in Lipscomb county and started east of Farm to Market Road 1454. The wildfire consumed approximately three hundred and fifty acres and was caused by lightning.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 4, 20161 eventThe Don Beard wildfire began around 1245CST about five miles east of Lipscomb Texas in Lipscomb county and started just west of the intersection of County Road T and County Road 22. The wildfire consumed approximately three hundred acres and was caused by lightning.
• Wildfire in Wyoming, August 4 to 31, 20161 eventStarted by lightning on Thursday, August 4, the Fawn Fire burned steadily through the month of August. The fire ignited about 11 miles west of Mammoth Hot Springs in a remote area of northwest Yellowstone National Park.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 4 to 5, 20161 eventThe Rocky Peak Fire was located about 10-miles north of Preston. It was reported at 6:40 PM on August 4th. It grew to 950 acres and was considered contained on August 5th. Resources on the fire included 5 engines, a dozer, air attack, 11 smoke jumpers, and fuels crew.
• Debris Flows and Heavy Rain in Colorado, August 5, 2016$2,000 · 9 eventsDeep monsoonal moisture resulted in an active afternoon and evening across western Colorado with widespread rain and a few embedded thunderstorms with heavy rain. The heavy rain led to some minor flooding.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 5, 20161 eventThe Button wildfire began around 1905CST about two miles west northwest of Skellytown Texas in Carson county. The wildfire began just south of the intersection of State Highway 152 and Farm to Market Road 1059 and consumed approximately three hundred acres.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 6 to 10, 20161 eventThe Lower Crab Creek Fire, a human caused fire in Gran county with a noted location 6 miles north of Mattawa, WA. This fire grew to 6,000 acres.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 6 to 12, 20161 eventLightning began a wildfire 6 miles northwest of Stanley on August 6th and burned nearly 800 acres. Many hiking trails were closed due to the fire as well as Stanley Lake campground which was used as a command post. The fire was contained on August 12th.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 6 to 8, 20161 eventA 203 wildfire 5 miles north of Grace began just off of Highway 34. The fire was likely started by lightning and was contained on August 8th.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 6 to 10, 20161 eventThe Lone Pine wildfire began on August 6th and was lightning caused. It grew to 9,226 acres and was located about 7 miles east of Fort Hall. No evacuations were required and although threatening some homes, no damage occurred.
• Wildfire in California, August 7 to 12, 20161 eventThe Pilot fire began on August 7 around 1106 PST near Miller Canyon OHV off of Highway 138, San Bernardino County. The fire spread rapidly to the north, with much of the total acreage burned within the first couple of days.
• Debris Flows and Heavy Rain in Colorado, August 7 to 8, 2016$500 · 4 eventsAn upper trough moved through the region and interacted with subtropical moisture which resulted in numerous showers and thunderstorms, some with heavy rainfall.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 8, 20161 eventA wildfire north of Soda Springs near the Monsanto plant grew to 365 acres The fire began August 8th and was controlled and contained late that same night.
• Wildfire in Wyoming, August 8 to 31, 20161 eventThe Maple Fire was started by lightning near the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park and was first spotted by a smoke jumper aircraft on Monday evening, August 8.
• Wildfire in Wyoming, August 8 to 20, 20161 eventThe Twin Lakes Fire was ignited by lighting about 19 miles south-southwest of Meeteetse on the evening of Monday, August 8. The fire steadily grew to about 1,000 acres in size by Saturday, August 13.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 9 to 15, 20161 eventHot temperatures and very little rain in July led to ideal wildfire conditions in August. A large wildfire developed in northeast Concho County as dried fuels were in abundance from the spring rains.
• Wildfire in California, August 9 to 18, 20161 eventThe Mineral Fire began in 8/9/16 and was located in the foothills 9 miles southwest of Coalinga, CA. The fire burned 7050 acres before being contained on 8/18/16. The fire closed a portion of Highway 198 for a short time. There was one residence and 1 outbuilding destroyed.
• Wildfire in Wyoming, August 9 to 31, 20161 eventThe lightning-caused Hunter Peak Fire began 40 miles northwest of Cody on Tuesday, August 9. The 650 acre fire doubled in size by August 11. Steady growth was observed over the following week as the fire grew to nearly 3,500 acres.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 10, 20161 eventThe Division Road Fire, initially located 17 miles west of Othello, WA, was a human caused fire. This fire burned 720 acres.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 10 to 11, 20161 eventA 3,106 acre fire began in the Arbon Valley in the Starlight Creek area. The fire began on August 10th and was likely caused by lightning strikes a few days earlier. The fire was contained and controlled on August 11th.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 12 to 16, 20162 eventsHot temperatures and very little rain in July led to ideal wildfire conditions in August. Two large wildfires developed in McCulloch and San Saba Counties as dried fuels were in abundance from the spring rains.
• Wildfire in Wyoming, August 13 to 31, 20161 eventThe Buffalo Fire was started by lightning on Saturday, August 13, about three miles northeast of Tower Junction in the northeast portion of Yellowstone National Park.
• Wildfire in California, August 13 to 31, 20162 eventsTwo significant wildfires impacted sections of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. The Chimney Fire, which ignited near Lake Nacimiento in San Luis Obispo county, burned over 46,000 acres.
• Wildfire in California, August 13 to 26, 2016$1.5 million · 1 eventHot and dry conditions increased wildfire danger in mid August, with the Clayton Wildfire starting on August 13th and being contained by the 26th.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 16 to 31, 20161 eventThe Granite fire was a lightning caused fire in the denser forested area of the Central Panhandle Mountains of North Idaho to the southeast of Avery, Idaho.
• Wildfire in California, August 16 to 22, 20162 injured · $50 million · 1 eventThe Blue Cut fire began on August 16 around 0938 PST along Interstate 15 between Blue Cut & Kenwood, Swarthout Canyon/Devore, San Bernardino County. The fire spread rapidly to the north, with much of the total acreage burned within the first couple of days.
• Wildfire in California, August 16 to 31, 20162 eventsThe Cedar fire began on 8/16/16 5 miles north of Alta Sierra in Kern County and spread northward into Tulare County. It was human caused. The fire burned 29,322 acres and was 70 percent contained as of 8/31/16. The fire continued to burn into September.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 17 to 30, 20161 eventThe Toponce fire began August 15th due to lightning strikes and burned 265 acres. It was considered 100 percent contained by August 30th. It was located near Chesterfield Reservoir in Caribou County. No damage occurred due to this wildfire.
• Wildfire in Oregon, August 17 to 25, 20161 eventThe Withers Wildfire, which was human caused, started at 1415 PDT on 08/17/16. As of 25/0430 PST, the fire covered 3424 acres and was 90% contained. 1.6 million dollars had been spent on firefighting efforts.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 18 to 20, 20161 eventThe Laidlaw fire began August 18th southeast of Carey due to lightning strikes and burned 39,000 acres in open land. It did start to spread into the Craters of the Moon National Monument but was slowed by rock formations. The fire was considered controlled by August 20th.
• Wildfire in Wyoming, August 19 to 31, 20162 eventsThe lightning-started Berry Fire began July 25 on the west side of Jackson Lake and the blaze was initially allowed to burn for ecological purposes.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 19 to 31, 20161 eventThe Black Fire began On August 19th and was lightning caused. It was located about 12 miles northwest of Swan Valley in Bonneville County and grew to 770 acres. It was allowed to grow and burn naturally. The fire continued well into September.
• Wildfire in Hawaii, August 20, 20161 eventAn unscheduled sugar cane fire charred between 150 and 200 acres near the intersection of Omaopio and Pulehu roads on the Valley Isle of Maui. The blaze was in fields owned by Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company (HC&S). The fire did not threaten homes or any other structures.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 21 to 29, 20161 eventThe Spokane Complex consisted of two fires. The Wellesley Fire located near the northeast edge of the Northwood neighborhood in North Spokane, WA and the Yale Road fire located south of Spokane and Interstate 90, and southwest of the small community of Valleyford, WA.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 21 to 31, 20161 eventThe Deep North Fire, initially located 25 miles northeast of Colville, WA, was a human caused wildfire. The size of the fire was noted to be 596 acres at containment.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 21 to 24, 20161 eventThe Hart fire, a human caused wildfire, initially located 13 miles north of Davenport, WA grew to 4,983 acres and was noted to be contained on August 24,2016. This fire jumped the Spokane river and started the Cayuse Mountain fire on the Spokane Indian Reservation.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 21 to 31, 20161 eventThe Cayuse Mountain fire , a human caused wildfire initially located 7 miles southwest of Wellpinit, WA, grew to 18,116 acres before it was noted as contained on September 7,2016.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 21 to 31, 20161 eventThe Saul Fire is believed to have been started from the same storm system that ignited the Buck Creek Fire (by lightning on July 22,2016), but the Saul Fire was not reported until almost a month later.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 21 to 31, 2016$5,000 · 1 eventA wildfire began August 21st 5 to 10 miles east of Idaho Falls and eventually grew to 53,000 acres It was later determined to be human caused. High winds on August 22nd and 23rd caused the rapid growth of the wildfire. Over 4 million dollars were spent battling the wildfire.
• Wildfire in Oregon, August 22 to 30, 20161 eventThe Cleveland Ridge Wildfire started at around 1600 PDT on 08/22/16. It was caused by human activity. As of 30/0430 PST, the fire covered 530 acres and was 100% contained. 2.8 million dollars had been spent on firefighting efforts.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 22 to 31, 20161 eventThe Tie Canyon Fire was detected on August 22nd at 6 pm and was located in between Swan Valley and Victor. The fire grew to 1,014 acres. No mandatory evacuations were ordered.
• Debris Flow and Heavy Rain in Colorado, August 23, 20164 eventsAn upper level low pressure system funneled moisture into western Colorado which resulted in numerous slow-moving showers and embedded thunderstorms, some with heavy rainfall especially in the Cortez area.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 23 to 25, 20161 eventA fire began in Franklin County 50 miles north of the Utah border on August 23rd at around 1230 pm. The fire burned 2,314 acres and was considered contained On August 25th. Residents in the towns of Clifton and Dayton were evacuated to save homes and livestock.
• Wildfire in Washington, August 24 to 31, 20161 eventThe Pickens North Fire, initially reported at 7 miles northeast of Tonasket, WA was a human caused wilfire. It grew to 760 acres.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 24 to 28, 20161 eventThe Peterson Hollow Wildfire started in Utah on August 22nd and crossed into Idaho on August 24th. It increased to 1,121 acres and closures included the Beaver Creek and Sink Hollow Trails in both Utah and Idaho. Gibson Basin (FS Road 466), FS Road 316, and FS Road 411.
• Wildfire in California, August 24 to 30, 20161 eventThe Grade Wildfire started around 1455 PDT on 08/24/16 2 miles north of Yreka California. It was likely caused by human activity. As of 0430 PDT on 08/31/16, the fire covered 710 acres and was 100% contained.
• Wildfire in Wyoming, August 26 to 31, 20161 eventThe Central Fire was started by lightning on Friday, August 26, and primarily burned in a remote area west of Lake in central Yellowstone National Park.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 27 to 31, 20161 eventThe John Doe Fire was a fire of unknown cause in the forested area of the Central Panhandle Mountains of North Idaho just to the southwest of St Maries, Idaho.
• Wildfire in California, August 27 to 31, 20161 eventThe Gap Wildfire started on 08/27/16 at around 1945 PDT. The cause was unknown, but likely human caused. As of 09/01/0430 PST, the fire covered 13020 acres and was 5% contained. 9 homes and 14 outbuildings were lost and 5.2 million dollars had been spent on firefighting efforts.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 31, 20161 eventLightning caused a wildfire about 5 miles north of Carey on August 31st and it grew quickly to 3,000 acres. Full containment occurred on September 1st. Lava rock helped to contain further growth.
• Wildfire in Wyoming, September 1 to 17, 20162 eventsThe Berry Fire continued to burn slowly to the northeast over the first 10 days of September. However, the approach of a cold front on Sunday, September 11, whipped west-southwest winds to frequent gusts between 35 and 40 mph.
• Wildfire in Wyoming, September 1 to 17, 20161 eventThe Fawn Fire grew from about 2,000 acres to nearly 2,700 acres during the first several days of September. Little growth was exhibited after this time and the fire tallied a final total of 2,706 acres burned.
• Wildfire in Wyoming, September 1 to 17, 20161 eventThe Central Fire began September having burned approximately 1,000 acres in late August. The fire steadily grew and doubled in size to 2,129 acres by the time it was fully contained.
• Wildfire in Wyoming, September 1 to 17, 20161 eventFire growth associated with the Maple Fire was steady over the first 10 days of September. On Sunday, September 11, the fire consumed another 3,000 acres as warm, windy, and dry conditions swept across Yellowstone National Park ahead of an approaching cold front.
• Wildfire in Wyoming, September 1 to 17, 20161 eventThe Buffalo Fire grew rapidly from around 4,500 acres on Thursday, September 1, to nearly 10,000 acres by Sunday, September 4. Slow and steady growth continued over the next week before the wind-whipped fire expanded by over 1,000 acres on Sunday, September 11.
• Wildfire in Idaho, September 1 to 24, 20161 eventA 773 acre wildfire began on August 29th due to lightning in Caribou County and continued through much of September. It was in open land and was visible from Highway 34.
• Wildfire in California, September 1 to 30, 20162 eventsThe Cedar fire began on 8/16/16 5 miles north of Alta Sierra in Kern County and spread northward into Tulare County. It was human caused. The fire burned 29,322 acres mostly during August 2016, before being fully contained on 9/30/16.
• Wildfire in California, September 1 to 15, 20162 eventsIn early September, both the Chimney Fire (in San Luis Obispo county) and the Rey Fire (in Santa Barbara county) were finally contained. In all, the Chimney Fire scorched 46,344 acres and the Rey Fire scorched 33, 606 acres.
• Wildfire in California, September 1 to 18, 20161 eventThe Gap Wildfire started on 08/27/16 at around 1945 PDT. The cause was unknown, but likely human caused. As of 0430 PDT on 09/18/16, the fire covered 33867 acres and was 100% contained. 14 structures were lost and 29.7 million dollars had been spent on firefighting efforts.
• Wildfire in Oregon, September 1 to 7, 20161 eventThe Rail Fire, five miles west of Unity, Oregon, began on Sunday, July 31st. The cause is unknown and under investigation. The majority of the fuel in this area is mixed conifer with dead lodgepole. Portions of this area are part of the 2002 Monument fire.
• Wildfire in Washington, September 1 to 7, 20161 eventThe Cayuse Mountain fire , a human caused wildfire initially located 7 miles southwest of Wellpinit, WA, grew to 18,116 acres before it was noted as contained on September 7,2016.
• Wildfire in Washington, September 1 to 30, 20161 eventThe Buck Creek Fire was a lightning cause fire in Chelan county with a noted locations of 12 miles northwest of Trinity, WA. This fire grew to 3,500 acres (as the most recent fire report of October 6th reported).
• Wildfire in Idaho, September 1 to 30, 20161 eventThe Buckskin fire was a lightning caused fire on the southeast side of Lake Pend Oreille a few miles south of the town of Clark Fork in North Idaho. This fire grew to 85 acres (as of the most recent fire report of October 6th reported).
• Wildfire in Idaho, September 1 to 30, 20161 eventThe Granite fire was a lightning caused fire in the denser forested area of the Central Panhandle Mountains of North Idaho to the southeast of Avery, Idaho.
• Wildfire in Idaho, September 1 to 30, 20161 eventThe John Doe Fire was a fire of unknown cause in the forested area of the Central Panhandle Mountains of North Idaho just to the southwest of St Maries, Idaho.
• Wildfire in Idaho, September 1 to 19, 20161 eventThe Pegleg fire was a lightning caused fire, growing only to 16 acres, yet lingered in the denser forested areas of Shoshone County in the Central Panhandle Mountains of North Idaho.
• Wildfire in Idaho, September 1 to 12, 20161 eventThe Nugget Fire was a lightning caused fire in the denser forested of the Central Panhandle Mountains of North Idaho just to the east of Avery, Idaho. It was a small fire only having grown to 2.7 acres and was extinguished on September 12th.
• Wildfire in Washington, September 1 to 30, 20161 eventThe Saul Fire is believed to have been started from the same storm system that ignited the Buck Creek Fire (by lightning on July 22,2016), but the Saul Fire was not reported until almost a month later.
• Wildfire in Idaho, September 1 to 9, 20161 eventLightning started the Grape Creek Fire on September 1st and continued into mid | September. The fire grew to 1,580 acres near Elba. The Independence Lake Trail was closed as well as Logger Springs Road. It was considered completely contained on September 9th.
• Wildfire in California, September 5 to 12, 20163 injured · 1 eventAbove average temperatures and very dry conditions increased wildfire danger in early September, with the Saddle Wildfire starting on September 5th and being contained by the 12th.
• Wildfire in Washington, September 11 to 15, 20161 eventThe Elmer City Fire, initially located 1 mile North of Coulee Dam, WA, was a human caused fire. This fire burned 5,237 acres.
• Wildfire in California, September 17 to 30, 20161 eventThe Soup Complex wildfire started on 09/17/16 at 1619 PDT. The cause remains unknown. As of 0345 PDT on 10/01/16 , the fire covered 2647 acres and was 62% contained. No structures were lost and 5.35 million dollars had been spent on firefighting efforts.
• Wildfire in California, September 17 to 26, 20161 eventThe Canyon Fire burned over 12,000 acres of land across Vandenberg Air Force Base.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, September 23, 20161 eventThe Rd. C Command wildfire began around 1223CST about seven miles north of Hough Oklahoma in Texas county. The wildfire started just north and just east of the intersection of C Road and N0815 Road.
• Wildfire in Washington, October 1 to 6, 20161 eventThe Saul Fire is believed to have been started from the same storm system that ignited the Buck Creek Fire (by lightning on July 22,2016), but the Saul Fire was not reported until almost a month later.
• Wildfire in Idaho, October 1 to 6, 20161 eventThe John Doe Fire was a fire of unknown cause in the forested area of the Central Panhandle Mountains of North Idaho just to the southwest of St Maries, Idaho.
• Wildfire in Washington, October 1 to 6, 20161 eventThe Buck Creek Fire was a lightning cause fire in Chelan county with a noted locations of 12 miles northwest of Trinity, WA. This fire grew to 3,500 acres (as the most recent fire report of October 6th reported).
• Wildfire in Idaho, October 1 to 6, 20161 eventThe Buckskin fire was a lightning caused fire on the southeast side of Lake Pend Oreille a few miles south of the town of Clark Fork in North Idaho. This fire grew to 85 acres (as of the most recent fire report of October 6th reported).
• Wildfire in Idaho, October 1 to 6, 20161 eventThe Granite fire was a lightning caused fire in the denser forested area of the Central Panhandle Mountains of North Idaho to the southeast of Avery, Idaho.
• Wildfire in California, October 1 to 7, 20161 eventThe Soup Complex wildfire started on 09/17/16 at 1619 PDT. The cause remains unknown. As of 0430 PDT on 10/07/16 , the fire covered 2722 acres and was 70% contained. No structures were lost and 5.4 million dollars had been spent on firefighting efforts.
• Wildfire in Oregon, October 1 to 2, 20161 eventThe Minam 4 Prescribe Burn experienced heavy winds that came in late Friday night and early Saturday morning causing the fire to go outside of the planned prescription area.|The fire is burning near Cougar Ridge in the Wallowa Fire Zone and is approximately 750 acres with the…
• Wildfire in Colorado, October 3 to 15, 20161 eventA human caused wildfire was sparked during red flag conditions, and spread rapidly into the hills both north and south of Highway 78 just east of the Beulah Valley. Hundreds of residents were evacuated around Beulah and 8 structures were destroyed.
• Wildfire in Georgia, October 5 to 17, 2016$378,000 · 1 eventThroughout the spring, summer and autumn, north Georgia saw an extended period of below normal rainfall. By late summer and early fall all of north Georgia was experiencing severe, extreme or exceptional drought conditions.
• Wildfire in Hawaii, October 6, 20161 eventAn unscheduled fire on the west side of Haliimaile on Maui scorched around 200 acres of sugar cane. The blaze did not threaten any structures or vehicles, and no injuries were reported. The cost of the cane losses was not available. The cause of the fire was under investigation.
• Debris Flow and High Wind in California, October 14 to 16, 20163 deaths · 61 kt wind · 4 eventsTwo low pressure systems brought a combination of strong winds and significant rain and high elevation snow on the 14th and 15th.
• Wildfire and High Wind in Nevada, October 14 to 19, 2016$30 million · 64 kt wind · 2 eventsTwo low pressure systems brought a combination of strong winds, significant rain, and high elevation snow on the 14th and 15th.
• Debris Flows and Strong Wind in Washington, October 14 to 16, 2016$21,000 · 8 eventsAn intense low pressure system passed through Western Washington and up into Southern British Columbia. As it did so it swept a very intense occluded front over Eastern Washington.
• Wildfire in Georgia, October 16 to 31, 2016$8.5 million · 3 eventsThroughout the spring, summer and autumn, north Georgia saw an extended period of below normal rainfall. By late summer and early fall all of north Georgia was experiencing severe, extreme or exceptional drought conditions.
• Wildfire in Hawaii, October 16 to 17, 20161 eventA fire charred 90 acres of brush and grass near Kahikinui and Kaupo on the Valley Isle of Maui. The blaze did not threaten any structures or vehicles, and no serious injuries were reported. Its cause was under investigation.
• Wildfire in Colorado, October 17 to 30, 20161 eventThe human-caused wildfire started October 17th around 3:30 a.m. A piece of metal roofing was lofted into power lines by high winds, starting the wildfire.
• Wildfire in Texas, October 17, 20161 eventThe Smith Ranch wildfire began around 1502CST about seventeen miles east southeast of Romero Texas in Hartley county. The wildfire started north of Farm to Market Road 767 about seventeen miles west Of Channing Texas.
• Debris Flow in Colorado, October 19, 2016$5,000 · 1 eventA series of freeze thaw cycles was the likely cause of a large landslide with lots of large boulders.
• Wildfire in Texas, October 22, 20161 eventThe Texhoma wildfire began around 1730CST about five miles east southeast of Texhoma Texas in Sherman county. The wildfire consumed approximately one thousand acres and was caused by a person shooting a gun in the grass.
• Debris Flow and Flooding in California, October 28, 20167 eventsA wet storm system produced periods of heavy rain across the San Francisco Bay Area and north-central California coast on Friday, October 28, 2016. There were several reports of minor roadway flooding as well as Bay Area traffic accidents.
• Wildfire in Kentucky, October 29, 20161 death · 1 eventAbnormally dry conditions throughout the fall season led to an increase in brushfires by the end of October. One of these fires in Bell County, near Beverly, became large enough for volunteer fire departments to begin battling.
• Wildfire in Tennessee, October 30, 2016$70,000 · 1 eventOngoing drought conditions resulted in very dry fuels across Tennessee. As a result brush fires became more frequent during the month of October. Most were minor, but one in Bartlett damaged vehicles.
• Wildfire in Colorado, October 31, 20161 eventA fast moving grass fire occurred in Yuma County Colorado near the intersection of Highway 34 and Road Z. Additional resources were required from fire departments in Wauneta, Yuma, Vernon, Eckley, and Wages. The fire completely destroyed a residence and several outbuildings.
• Wildfire in Georgia, November 1 to 30, 2016$8.5 million · 3 eventsThroughout the spring, summer and autumn, north Georgia saw an extended period of below normal rainfall. By late summer and early fall all of north Georgia was experiencing severe, extreme or exceptional drought conditions.
• Wildfire in Colorado, November 1 to 5, 20161 eventThe human-caused wildfire started October 17th around 3:30 a.m. A piece of metal roofing was lofted into power lines by high winds, starting the wildfire.
• Wildfire in Kentucky, November 3 to 28, 20166 eventsCountless wildfires occurred throughout November across Harlan, Letcher, Knott, Bell, Breathitt, and Perry Counties in southeast Kentucky. The greatest number of fires and associated impacts were in Harlan County.
• Wildfire in Kentucky, November 3, 20161 eventAbnormally dry conditions led to several wildfires throughout Pike County on November 3rd. Shelby Valley High School, Valley Elementary School, and Dorton Elementary School were all forced to close for two days as smoke became thick and thus made breathing difficult.
• Wildfire in North Carolina, November 3 to 30, 20164 eventsAn extended period of abnormally dry weather and drought conditions that began in late winter of 2016, and continued through the year resulted in very dry vegetation across western North Carolina by mid-autumn.
• Wildfire in South Dakota, November 5, 20161 eventVery warm, dry, and breezy conditions contributed to a wildfire five miles northeast of Reliance. This fire developed due to a spark from a car fire on November 3rd. The fire burned 750 acres or almost a full square mile.
• Wildfire in Georgia, November 9 to 30, 20161 eventThe drought conditions that began in late winter of 2016, and continued through the year resulted in very dry vegetation across the north Georgia mountains by mid-autumn.
• Wildfire in South Carolina, November 9 to 30, 20161 eventAn extended period of abnormally dry weather and drought conditions that began in late winter of 2016, and continued through the year resulted in very dry vegetation across the South Carolina mountains and foothills by mid-autumn.
• Wildfire in Georgia, November 11 to 30, 2016$879,000 · 1 eventThroughout the spring, summer and autumn, north Georgia saw an extended period of below normal rainfall. By late summer and early fall all of north Georgia was experiencing severe, extreme or exceptional drought conditions.
• Wildfire in Kentucky, November 16, 20161 death · 20 injured · 1 eventSevere drought led to a prolonged wildfire in the Red River Gorge near Tunnel Ridge Road, north of Mountain Parkway. On the morning of November 16th, near-zero visibilities developed on Mountain Parkway just east of the Slade exit as smoke became extremely dense at ground level.
• Wildfire in Arkansas, November 17 to 18, 2016$250,000 · 1 eventUnseasonably warm temperatures, strong gusty wind, low relative humidity, and very dry vegetation promoted the rapid spread of several wildfires in northwestern Arkansas on the 17th. The largest was in Franklin County near Cecil and Charleston.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, November 17 to 18, 20162 eventsUnseasonably warm temperatures, strong gusty wind, low relative humidity, and very dry vegetation promoted the rapid spread of several wildfires in eastern Oklahoma on the 17th.
• Wildfire in Hawaii, November 17 to 21, 20161 eventA fire blackened approximately 2000 acres of mainly dry brush in leeward Oahu, in the Waianae Valley. The blaze did engulf between 400 and 500 vehicles at a towing and auto parts business in the area, though the cost of damages had not been determined.
• Wildfire in New Jersey, November 22, 20161 eventDry conditions and wind helped spread a 200 acre wildfire in the Wharton State Forest on 11/22. Wildfires were nearby in Somerset county as well. A 11 acre blaze was ongoing around 11/14 in Wawayanda State Park.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, November 27, 20161 eventThe Beaver County wildfire began around 1354CST about nine miles west northwest of Slapout Oklahoma in Beaver county. The wildfire started south of Hollow E0215 or north of Hollow E0220 and east of Hollow N1530.
• Wildfire in Georgia, December 1 to 15, 20161 eventThroughout the spring, summer and autumn, north Georgia saw an extended period of below normal rainfall. By late summer and early fall all of north Georgia was experiencing severe, extreme or exceptional drought conditions.
• Wildfire in Texas, December 5, 20161 eventThe assit locust grove wildfire began around 1435CST about five miles west of Glazier Texas in Hemphill county.
• Debris Flow and Avalanche in California, December 10, 20161 death · 1 injured · $2,000 · 2 eventsHeavy rain and wet high elevation snow brought impacts to the Lake Tahoe area on the 10th.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, December 10, 20161 eventThe Hwy 64 Command wildfire began around 1508CST about six miles north northwest of Guymon Oklahoma in Texas county. The wildfire started on the south side of U.S. Highway 64 and consumed approximately three hundred and fifty acres.
• Debris Flow and Flooding in California, December 15 to 16, 2016$1,000 · 14 eventsA easterly moving low pressure system moved through central California bringing heavy rainfall to parts of the southern Sierra Nevada which was also enhanced at times by orographic lift.
• Wildfire in Texas, December 16, 20161 eventThe Skelly 1059 wildfire began around 0652CST about two miles northwest of Skellytown Texas in Carson county. The wildfire started just north of State Highway 152 and just west of Farm to Market Road 1059.
• Wildfire in Texas, December 16, 20161 eventThe Carson 1059 wildfire began around 1235CST about two miles northwest of Skellytown Texas in Carson county. The wildfire started near the intersection of State Highway 152 and Farm to Market Road 1059.
• Wildfire in Texas, December 16 to 17, 20161 eventThe 1260 wildfire began around 1409CST about four miles west southwest of Lelia Lake Texas in Donley county. The wildfire started just north of County Road V or just west of the intersection of County Road V and Farm to Market Road 1260.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, December 16, 2016$16,000 · 1 eventThe Optima Refuge Command wildfire began around 1428CST about four miles north of Hardesty Oklahoma in Texas county. The wildfire started just north of the northeastern end of the Optima National Wildlife Refuge and just south of E0230 Road.
• Wildfire in Texas, December 16 to 17, 2016$26,000 · 1 eventThe Baca Ranch wildfire began around 1443CST about seven miles north northeast of Vega Texas in Oldham county and started just north and east of the intersection of U.S. Highway 385 and Everett Road.
• Wildfire in Georgia, December 21 to 25, 20161 eventThroughout the spring, summer and autumn, north Georgia saw an extended period of below normal rainfall. By late summer and early fall all of north Georgia was experiencing severe, extreme or exceptional drought conditions.
• Wildfire in Nebraska, December 21, 2016$10,000 · 2 eventsThis Wednesday afternoon featured two notable wildfires in central Nebraska, the second and larger of which impacted southern Valley and northern Sherman counties within this 24-county area, ultimately scorching around 6,000 acres of pasture and crop land.
• Wildfire in Georgia, December 22 to 28, 20161 eventThroughout the spring, summer and autumn, north Georgia saw an extended period of below normal rainfall. By late summer and early fall all of north Georgia was experiencing severe, extreme or exceptional drought conditions.
• Wildfire in Texas, December 25, 20161 eventThe Rudolph wildfire began 1549CST about seven miles northwest of White Deer Texas in Carson county. The wildfire started just west of County Road U and north of County Road 20. The wildfire consumed approximately five hundred acres and was caused by faulty oil field equipment.
• Wildfire in Texas, December 29, 2016$1,000 · 1 eventDry and windy conditions led to a large grass fire in Wise County.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, December 30 to 31, 20163 eventsUnseasonably warm temperatures, low relative humidity, and strong and gusty southerly wind combined with drought-stricken, dormant vegetation to promote the rapid spread of a number of wildfires across eastern Oklahoma on the 30th and 31st.
• Wildfire in Texas, December 30, 20161 eventThe 136 Complex wildfire began around 1330CST about nine miles south southwest of Fritch Texas in Potter county and started just east of State Highway 136. The wildfire consumed approximately seven thousand acres and was caused by a tire blowout.

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