Lilac Fire
| Lilac Fire | |
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| Part of the December 2017 Southern California wildfires | |
Picture of the Lilac Fire burning across a highway on December 9, near a firetruck | |
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| Location | San Diego County, California, United States |
| Coordinates | 33°19′25″N 117°09′47″W / 33.3237°N 117.1630°W |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 4,100 acres (1,659 ha) |
| Impacts | |
| Deaths | None reported |
| Non-fatal injuries | 4 civilians 3 firefighters |
| Structures destroyed | 157 destroyed 64 damaged |
| Damage | ~$8.9 million (2018 USD) |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Unknown |
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The Lilac Fire was a fire that burned in northern San Diego County, California, United States, and the second-costliest one of multiple wildfires that erupted in Southern California in December 2017. The fire was first reported on December 7, 2017, burned 4,100 acres (1,659 ha), and destroyed 157 structures, before it was fully contained on December 16. The fire cost at least $8.9 million (2018 USD), including $5 million in firefighting expenses and property damage, and an additional $3.9 million in cleanup and erosion control costs. The fire threatened the communities of Bonsall, Oceanside, Vista, Fallbrook, and Camp Pendleton. During the fire, an estimated 10,000 residents were forced to evacuate, while a total of over 100,000 residents were forced to or advised to evacuate. On December 7, the Lilac Fire also cut the power to 20,000 people.