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Corral Fire (2024)
The Corral Fire was a sizeable wildfire that rapidly burned 14,168 acres across San Joaquin County in the U.S. state of California. It was active from June 1 to June 6, 2024, and was 100% contained as of August 2024. It was the first fire of the 2024 California wildfire season to burn more than 2,000 acres, and was the largest wildfire of the season until the Post Fire began 9 days after the Corral Fire was declared contained. The burn area contained Site 300, the only known remaining occurrence of large-flowered fiddleneck in the wild. Progression The fire started at approximately 4:30 p.m., and had grown to 30 acres in size 14 minutes later, when it was first reported. By 7:50 p.m. the same day, the fire had rapidly grown to 4,940 acres, and was declared 10% contained. By 9:50 p.m. the fire had again grown to an estimated 10,000 acres. Containment had reached 13% by the end of the day, and the CAL FIRE Santa Clara Unit was assigned to the fire. By 7:50 a. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024 California Wildfires
By the end of 2024, a total of 8,024 wildfires burned a cumulative throughout the U.S. state of California. The total number of wildfires was slightly higher than the five-year average, while the total number of acres burned was lower. Wildfires destroyed a total of 1,716 structures and killed one person in the state in 2024. This season had the most burned acres since the 2021 California wildfires, 2021 wildfire season. Background The timing of "fire season" in California is variable, depending on the amount of prior winter and spring precipitation, the frequency and severity of weather such as heat waves and wind events, and moisture content in vegetation. Northern California typically sees wildfire activity between late spring and early fall, peaking in the summer with hotter and drier conditions. Occasional cold frontal passages can bring wind and lightning. The timing of fire season in Southern California is similar, peaking between late spring and fall. The severity and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Joaquin County, California
San Joaquin County (; Spanish: ''San Joaquín'', meaning "St. Joachim"), officially the County of San Joaquin, is a county in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 779,233. The county seat is Stockton. San Joaquin County comprises the Stockton– Lodi– Tracy metropolitan statistical area within the regional San Jose– San Francisco–Oakland combined statistical area. The county is located in Northern California's Central Valley just east of the very highly populated nine-county San Francisco Bay Area region and is separated from the Bay Area by the Diablo Range of low mountains with its Altamont Pass. One of the smaller counties by area in California, it has a high population density and is growing rapidly due to overflow from the Bay Area's need for housing. The City of San Joaquin, despite sharing its name with the county, is located in Fresno County. History San Joaquin County was one of the original United States counties ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
California
California is a state in the Western United States, located along the Pacific Coast. With nearly 39.2million residents across a total area of approximately , it is the most populous U.S. state and the 3rd largest by area. It is also the most populated subnational entity in North America and the 34th most populous in the world. The Greater Los Angeles area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second and fifth most populous urban regions respectively, with the former having more than 18.7million residents and the latter having over 9.6million. Sacramento is the state's capital, while Los Angeles is the most populous city in the state and the second most populous city in the country. San Francisco is the second most densely populated major city in the country. Los Angeles County is the country's most populous, while San Bernardino County is the largest county by area in the country. California borders Oregon to the north, Nevada and Arizona to the ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Post Fire
The Post Fire was a large wildfire that burned southwest of Gorman, California, Gorman and Lebec, California, Lebec along Interstate 5 in California, Interstate 5 in Los Angeles County, California, Los Angeles County, California in the United States. Igniting on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Ralph's Ranch and Gorman Post Road alongside Interstate 5, the fire grew rapidly due to anticipated windy Red flag warning#:~:text=Analogous to the particularly dangerous,duration, and very dry fuels., red flag conditions that had persisted in much of California through that weekend. The fire eventually ballooned to an estimated and destroyed one structure, burning much of its acreage in the Hungry Valley, Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area. It involved portions of two counties, Los Angeles County and Ventura County, and was declared contained after burning for 11 days. Background The area in which the Post Fire had burned has been known for its fire activity of varying sizes in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fire Engine
A fire engine (also known in some places as a fire truck or fire lorry) is a road vehicle (usually a truck) that functions as a firefighting apparatus. The primary purposes of a fire engine include transporting firefighters and water to an incident as well as carrying equipment for firefighting operations. Some fire engines have specialized functions, such as wildfire suppression and aircraft rescue and firefighting, and may also carry equipment for technical rescue. Many fire engines are based on commercial vehicle chassis that are further upgraded and customised for firefighting requirements. They are normally fitted with sirens and emergency vehicle lighting, as well as communication equipment such as two-way radios and mobile computer technology. The terms ''fire engine'' and ''fire truck'' are often used interchangeably to a broad range of vehicles involved in firefighting; however, in some fire departments they refer to separate and specific types of vehicle. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States Dollar
The United States dollar (symbol: $; code: USD; also abbreviated US$ or U.S. Dollar, to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies; referred to as the dollar, U.S. dollar, American dollar, or colloquially buck) is the official currency of the United States and several other countries. The Coinage Act of 1792 introduced the U.S. dollar at par with the Spanish silver dollar, divided it into 100 cents, and authorized the minting of coins denominated in dollars and cents. U.S. banknotes are issued in the form of Federal Reserve Notes, popularly called greenbacks due to their predominantly green color. The monetary policy of the United States is conducted by the Federal Reserve System, which acts as the nation's central bank. The U.S. dollar was originally defined under a bimetallic standard of (0.7735 troy ounces) fine silver or, from 1837, fine gold, or $20.67 per troy ounce. The Gold Standard Act of 1900 linked the dollar solely to gold. From 1934, its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Fire
The Park Fire was an extremely large wildfire in Northern California's Butte County, California, Butte and Tehama County, California, Tehama counties. It ignited on July 24, 2024 in an alleged act of arson in the city of Chico, California, Chico's Bidwell Park in Butte County. Defying initial fire suppression efforts, the Park Fire grew rapidly over the following days, burning into the Ishi Wilderness and the Lassen National Forest. Thousands of people in foothill communities evacuated, Lassen Volcanic National Park closed to the public, and hundreds of buildings were destroyed. The fire burned a total of before being fully contained on September 26, 2024. Fire suppression operations cost $351 million. The Park Fire became the largest wildfire of California's 2024 California wildfires, 2024 wildfire season, the fourth List of California wildfires#Largest wildfires, largest in California history, the second largest single wildfire (as compared to a Glossary of wildfire term ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024 Oregon Wildfires
The 2024 Oregon wildfire season was a series of wildfires that burned throughout the U.S. state of Oregon. Predictions for the 2024 fire season made by the National Interagency Fire Center forecasted above average wildfire potential in the southeastern portion of the state and average wildfire potential throughout the rest of Oregon. As of September 23, an estimated 1.9 million acres have burned, breaking the state record previously set in 2020. The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) declared an official end to the record-breaking fire season on October 28. List of wildfires The following is a list of fires that burned more than , or produced significant structural damage or casualties. See also * 2024 California wildfires * 2024 Nevada wildfires * 2024 Washington wildfires * 2024 Idaho wildfires The 2024 Idaho wildfire season was a series of notable wildfires that burned throughout the U.S. state of Idaho during 2024. List of wildfires The following is a list of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Durkee Fire
The Durkee Fire was a wildfire burning in Baker and Malheur counties in eastern Oregon. The Durkee Fire was the second-largest wildfire in the United States and was the largest wildfire in Oregon's 2024 wildfire season. Background A lightning strike on private property in Baker County, Oregon, caused the fire on July 17, 2024, at approximately 9:30 am. Progression the fire burned in Baker and Malheur counties and is 95 percent contained. It is considered a megafire. The Durkee Fire is the largest wildfire in Oregon's 2024 wildfire season and the fifth largest in modern Oregon history. The Durkee Fire was at one point the largest active wildfire in the United States. InciWeb estimated it will be fully contained by August 8. Effects the fire has destroyed 2 homes and 12 other buildings. On July 20, the fire prompted the evacuation of Huntington, Oregon, a city home to about 500 people. On July 24, gas service to residents in the town was shut off. The fire has pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024 Wildfires In The United States ...
This is a list of wildfires across the United States during 2024, that have burned more than 1,000 acres (400 hectares), produced significant structural damage or casualties, or otherwise been notable. Acreage and containment figures may not be up to date. List See also * 2024 Arizona wildfires * 2024 California wildfires * 2024 Colorado wildfires * 2024 Florida wildfires * 2024 Idaho wildfires * 2024 Montana wildfires * 2024 Nevada wildfires * 2024 New Mexico wildfires * 2024 Oklahoma wildfires * 2024 Texas wildfires * 2024 Utah wildfires * 2024 Virginia wildfires * 2024 Washington wildfires * 2024 Wyoming wildfires References {{2024 wildfires * 2024 Predicted and scheduled events * January 1 ** In the United States, books, films, and other works published in 1928 will enter the public domain, assuming there are no changes made to copyright law. ***'' Steamboat Willie'', Walt Disney ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
