| Mad River Complex Fire | |
|---|---|
| Part of the 2015 California wildfires | |
 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
References
- "Mad River Complex Fire". InciWeb. Archived from the original on August 28, 2015. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
- Hunt, Maghan (August 5, 2015). "Mad River Complex fires have burned 14,028 acres, 8% contained". KRCR. Retrieved April 8, 2021.