Lion Fire

Lion Fire
The Lion Fire as seen from space via MODIS satellite on July 29, 2011.
Date(s)
  • July 31, 2011 (2011-07-31) –
  • August 12, 2011 (2011-08-12)
LocationSequoia National Forest, Tulare County, California
Statistics
Burned area20,674 acres (84 km2)
Ignition
CauseLightning

The Lion Fire was the 3rd largest fire of the 2011 California wildfire season. The fire, which was the result of a lightning strike, burned 20,674 acres (84 km2) of land in the Sequoia National Forest. As the fire grew it forced the evacuations of many popular campgrounds in Sequoia National Park.

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