LNU Lightning Complex (2020)
Napa, Sonoma, Lake, Solano & Yolo Counties, California · Aug 17, 2020 – Oct 2, 2020
One of California’s largest fires of the record 2020 siegeAcres burned
363,220
Lives lost
6
Structures destroyed
1,491
Year
2020
What happened
The LNU Lightning Complex was one of several massive August 2020 sieges sparked by a historic lightning storm, killing six people and destroying nearly 1,500 structures across the North Bay.
Cause
Lightning (one fire arson)
Location
Napa, Sonoma, Lake, Solano & Yolo Counties, California
Key facts
- ▪Sparked by a historic Aug 2020 lightning siege
- ▪6 deaths
- ▪Nearly 1,500 structures destroyed
- ▪Burned wine country a second time in three years
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LNU Lightning Complex FAQ
When was the LNU Lightning Complex and where did it burn?
The LNU Lightning Complex started Aug 17, 2020 in Napa, Sonoma, Lake, Solano & Yolo Counties, California, and was contained Oct 2, 2020.
How many acres did the LNU Lightning Complex burn?
The LNU Lightning Complex burned approximately 363,220 acres.
How many people died in the LNU Lightning Complex?
Approximately 6 people died in the LNU Lightning Complex.
What caused the LNU Lightning Complex?
Lightning (one fire arson).
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