Mud Fire

The Mud Fire was a wildfire north of Litchfield, Lassen County, California in the United States. The fire, which was reported on August 29, 2017, burned a total of 6,042 acres (24 km2). It was fully contained on September 1. The fire was caused by lightning.

Mud Fire
LocationLitchfield, California, United States
Coordinates40.395°N 120.243°W / 40.395; -120.243
Statistics[1]
Date(s)August 29, 2017 (2017-08-29) – September 1, 2017 (2017-09-01)
Burned area6,042 acres (24 km2)
Map
Mud Fire is located in Northern California
Mud Fire
Location of fire in California.

The fire

The Mud Fire was first reported on August 29 at 2:30 pm. The fire, located east of US Route 395 and north of Litchfield, was started by lightning and was fueled by rangeland grass, sagebrush and juniper. The fire was contained on September 1 and burned a total of 6,042 acres (24 km2). A total of 13 fire personnel fought the fire.[1]

Impact

No structures of infrastructure were damaged by the Mud Fire, however, significant habitat for the greater sage-grouse was destroyed.[1]

References
  1. "Mud Fire". Mud Fire. Northern California District of Bureau of Land Management. Archived from the original on 5 September 2017. Retrieved 4 September 2017.


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