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Wildfire — Ventura County Coast, California

November 8, 2018 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
3
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
—
Area
Ventura County Coast

Event narrative (NOAA)

The Woolsey Fire burned 96,949 across in Ventura and Los Angeles county. The fire ignited during a strong Santa Ana wind event. Gusty north to northeast winds (in excess of 60 MPH) and very dry conditions allowed the fire to spread very quickly. In total, the Woolsey Fire destroyed 1,643 structures (including 400 homes) and damaged an additional 364 structures. Three deaths were attributed to the fire. Two deaths occurred when an SUV was overrun by flames and the third death occurred in a destroyed home.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

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