Fawn Fire
2021 wildfire in Northern California / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Fawn Fire was a destructive wildfire in Shasta County, California, near Redding, in September–October 2021. Caused by a suspected act of arson on September 22, the fire began in mountains to the northeast of Redding and was driven by high winds the following day south and west into wildland-urban interface (WUI) neighborhoods. The fire ultimately destroyed 185 structures and damaged 26. At least three firefighters were injured. The Fawn Fire cost more than $25 million to suppress and burned 8,578 acres (3,471 hectares) before being fully contained on October 2. A Palo Alto woman was arrested the day of its ignition and charged with starting the fire. As of 2024[update], legal proceedings remained ongoing.
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Location | Shasta County, California, United States |
Coordinates | 40.729811°N 122.320243°W / 40.729811; -122.320243 |
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Burned area | 8,578 acres (3,471 ha; 13 sq mi; 35 km2) |
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Non-fatal injuries | 3 |
Evacuated | 4,000+ |
Structures destroyed | 185 (26 damaged) |
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Cause | Arson |
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