Mill Fire

The Mill Fire was a fast-moving, deadly and destructive wildfire that burned during the 2022 California wildfire season, destroying parts of the communities of Weed, Lake Shastina and Edgewood in Siskiyou County in the U.S. state of California. Igniting during hot, dry & windy conditions on September 2, 2022, amid a record-breaking heat wave that spanned much of the state, the Mill Fire moved rapidly to the north. Most of the fire's acreage burned and structures destroyed occurred on the first day, due to its predominantly wind-driven nature. The Mill Fire burned 3,935 acres, destroyed 118 structures, and damaged 26 more. The fire also caused 2 fatalities when two residents of Weed were unable to escape the quick-moving blaze in its first hours. The fire was fully contained on September 14, 2022.