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Eventdex · Wildfire

SAN DIEGO COUNTY VALLEYS

62886

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event_typeWildfire
ncei_event_id62,886
episode_id11,437
begin_utc2007-10-21T16:23:00+00:00
end_utc2007-10-31T08:00:00+00:00
stateCALIFORNIA
cz_typeZ
cz_nameSAN DIEGO COUNTY VALLEYS
deaths_direct8
deaths_indirect0
injuries_direct61
injuries_indirect0
damage_property75.00M
damage_crops0.00K
wfo_sourceFire Department/Rescue
episode_narrativeThe Harris Fire was the first and deadliest fire in a series of devestating wildfires to impact the San Diego CWA during the latter half of October. The fire was likely started by a campfire about one mile east of Potrero along Harris Ranch Road. Wind gusts at Potrero were 55-70 mph during the first two days of the Harris Fire. The fire destroyed 253 homes, 293 outbuildings, 2 commercial buildings, and an unknown number of vehicles. An additional 12 homes were damaged. A 52 year-old Potrero man was killed while trying to save his home. At least seven others were killed after having crossed the border illegally. An additional 40 firefighters and 21 civilians were injured. The Harris Fire cost $21M to fight and burned 90,440 acres.
event_narrativeA 52 year-old Potrero man was killed while trying to save his home. At least seven others were killed after having crossed the border illegally.
year2,007

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