Mad River Complex Fire
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Date(s)July 30, 2015 – September 13, 2015
LocationTrinity County, California
Burned area73,137 acres (296 km2)
CauseLightning Strike
| Mad River Complex Fire | |
|---|---|
| Part of the 2015 California wildfires | |
 Firefighter at the River Complex Fire. | |
| Date(s) | July 30, 2015 – September 13, 2015 |
| 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]
