SCU Lightning Complex (2020)
Santa Clara, Alameda, Stanislaus & 3 other counties, California · Aug 16, 2020 – Oct 1, 2020
One of the largest wildfires in California historyAcres burned
396,624
Lives lost
0
Structures destroyed
222
Year
2020
What happened
The SCU Lightning Complex east of San Jose was among the largest wildfires in California history, formed from dozens of lightning fires across six counties during the 2020 siege.
Cause
Lightning
Location
Santa Clara, Alameda, Stanislaus & 3 other counties, California
Key facts
- ▪Among the largest CA fires in history
- ▪Merged from dozens of lightning fires
- ▪Burned across six counties
- ▪Part of the August 2020 lightning siege
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SCU Lightning Complex FAQ
When was the SCU Lightning Complex and where did it burn?
The SCU Lightning Complex started Aug 16, 2020 in Santa Clara, Alameda, Stanislaus & 3 other counties, California, and was contained Oct 1, 2020.
How many acres did the SCU Lightning Complex burn?
The SCU Lightning Complex burned approximately 396,624 acres.
How many people died in the SCU Lightning Complex?
Approximately 0 people died in the SCU Lightning Complex.
What caused the SCU Lightning Complex?
Lightning.
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