Bootleg Fire (2021)
Klamath & Lake Counties, Oregon · Jul 6, 2021 – Aug 15, 2021
Among the largest wildfires in Oregon historyAcres burned
413,765
Lives lost
0
Structures destroyed
161
Year
2021
What happened
The Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon was one of the largest in state history and grew so intense it generated its own weather, sending smoke across the entire continent to the East Coast.
Cause
Under investigation
Location
Klamath & Lake Counties, Oregon
Key facts
- ▪One of the largest wildfires in Oregon history
- ▪Generated its own pyrocumulus weather
- ▪Smoke reached the U.S. East Coast
- ▪Burned over 413,000 acres
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Bootleg Fire FAQ
When was the Bootleg Fire and where did it burn?
The Bootleg Fire started Jul 6, 2021 in Klamath & Lake Counties, Oregon, and was contained Aug 15, 2021.
How many acres did the Bootleg Fire burn?
The Bootleg Fire burned approximately 413,765 acres.
How many people died in the Bootleg Fire?
Approximately 0 people died in the Bootleg Fire.
What caused the Bootleg Fire?
Under investigation.
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