Mad River Complex Fire

Mad River Complex Fire
Firefighter at the River Complex Fire.
Date(s)	July 30, 2015 (2015-07-30) – September 13, 2015 (2015-09-13)
Location	Trinity County, California
Statistics
Burned area	73,137 acres (296 km2)
Ignition
Cause	Lightning Strike

The Mad River Complex Fire was a group of fires during the 2015 California wildfire season. The fires started on July 30, 2015, in Trinity County due to lightning strikes. It burned 73,137 acres. ^[1] Some of the fuels involved were dry from the drought in the area, making them easier to burn. ^[2] The River Complex Fire was part of this fire, making it a "complex" fire. It was contained on September 13, 2015. ^[1]

References

1. "Mad River Complex Fire". InciWeb . Archived from the original on August 28, 2015. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
2. Hunt, Maghan (August 5, 2015). "Mad River Complex fires have burned 14,028 acres, 8% contained". KRCR. Retrieved April 8, 2021.