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Eventdex · Wildfire

LOS ANGELES COUNTY SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

141549

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event_typeWildfire
ncei_event_id141,549
episode_id24,332
begin_utc2008-11-15T06:49:00+00:00
end_utc2008-11-21T02:00:00+00:00
stateCALIFORNIA
cz_typeZ
cz_nameLOS ANGELES COUNTY SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
deaths_direct0
deaths_indirect0
injuries_direct0
injuries_indirect0
damage_property3.50M
damage_crops0.00K
wfo_sourceFire Department/Rescue
episode_narrativeAn extended period of offshore winds affected Southern California. North to northeast wind gusts in excess of 65 MPH were reported in some areas. The strong winds, combined with very dry conditions, helped fuel two significant wildfires. The Tea Fire, near Montecito in Santa Barbara county, burned 1,940 acres. The Sayre Fire, north of Sylmar in Los Angeles county, burned 11,262 acres. Both fires produced significant loss of residences.
event_narrativeThe Sayre Fire burned 11,262 acres of land in the foothills of Los Angeles county near the community of Sylmar. The fire, started under unknown circumstances, was fueled by northeast winds gusting in excess of 60 MPH as well as very dry conditions. The Sayre Fire produced significant property damage. An estimated 487 residences were destroyed with the most significant damage occurring in a mobile home park. Initial property damage estimates are in excess of $3.5 million.
year2,008

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