Rye Fire
| Rye Fire | |
|---|---|
| Part of the December 2017 Southern California wildfires | |
Smoke from both the Rye Fire (left) and Thomas Fire (right), as seen on December 5 from Santa Clarita, California | |
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| Location | Santa Clarita, California, United States |
| Coordinates | 34°27′10″N 118°34′55″W / 34.45283°N 118.58188°W |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 6,049 acres (24 km2) |
| Impacts | |
| Deaths | None |
| Non-fatal injuries | 1 firefighter |
| Structures destroyed | 6 destroyed 3 damaged |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Under investigation |
Location of the Rye Fire
The Rye Fire was a wildfire that burned in Santa Clarita, California, in the United States, and one of multiple wildfires that broke out across Southern California in December 2017. The fire threatened over 5,000 structures, including Six Flags Magic Mountain, threatened the city of Santa Clarita and impacted traffic on Interstate 5. The Rye Fire burned a total of 6,049 acres (24.48 km2), before it was fully contained on December 12. The fire destroyed six buildings, including minor structures located at the Peter J. Pitchess Detention Center.