Damage assessment update: two recent California fires have each burned almost 900 structures

California damaging fires

Updated damage assessments for two recent large wildfires in California revealed that a total of 1,770 structures burned on the two fires, including 888 on the Valley Fire south of Clearlake, and 882 on the Butte Fire south of Jackson.

For the purposes of this report, “structures” includes residences, outbuildings, and commercial properties.

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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.