North Complex Fire (2020)
Plumas, Butte & Yuba Counties, California · Aug 17, 2020 – Dec 3, 2020
Acres burned
318,935
Lives lost
16
Structures destroyed
2,455
Year
2020
What happened
The North Complex Fire’s deadly run into the community of Berry Creek killed 16 people in 2020, making it one of the deadliest fires of California’s record-breaking season.
Cause
Lightning
Location
Plumas, Butte & Yuba Counties, California
Key facts
- ▪16 deaths — one of 2020’s deadliest
- ▪Destroyed the community of Berry Creek
- ▪Lightning-sparked complex
- ▪Wind-driven overnight run
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North Complex Fire FAQ
When was the North Complex Fire and where did it burn?
The North Complex Fire started Aug 17, 2020 in Plumas, Butte & Yuba Counties, California, and was contained Dec 3, 2020.
How many acres did the North Complex Fire burn?
The North Complex Fire burned approximately 318,935 acres.
How many people died in the North Complex Fire?
Approximately 16 people died in the North Complex Fire.
What caused the North Complex Fire?
Lightning.
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