Thunderstorms with little or no rain spread across the area on June 21st. About 8000 lighting strikes were detected, sparking approximately 2000 wildfires across northern California. These fires destroyed numerous structures and caused multiple deaths and injuries. Evacuations were ordered for affected communities. Smoke from the wildfires caused respiratory concerns across the region. Due to the shear number of fires initiated and early season lower resource levels, many fires were not initially staffed. Many of these fires continued to burn through July and into August.

Wildfire in NORTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-JUL-08 00:00:00 to 28-JUL-08 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: State Official

The SHU Fire Complex in southwestern Shasta and western Tehama counties burned approximately 87,000 acres before 100 percent containment was achieved on July 28th.

Wildfire in SHASTA LAKE/NORTH SHASTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-JUL-08 00:00:00 to 28-JUL-08 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: State Official

The SHU Fire Complex in southwestern Shasta and western Tehama counties burned approximately 87,000 acres before 100 percent containment was achieved on July 28th.

Wildfire in WEST SLOPE NORTHERN SIERRA NEVADA, CALIFORNIA
From 01-JUL-08 00:00:00 to 30-JUL-08 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: State Official

The American River Fire Complex consisted of ten fires which were located about 11 miles to the northeast of Foresthill. There was a total of 20,541 acres destroyed from late June through July. There were two residences destroyed. One firefighter injury was reported. A helicopter was damaged while delivering protective building wrap, but there were no injuries. The fire was reported 100 percent contained on July 30th.

Wildfire in NORTHEAST FOOTHILLS/SACRAMENTO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-JUL-08 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-08 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Butte (BTU) Lightning Complex consisted of 41 fires initiated by lightning on June 21st and spread over 59,440 acres. One civilian death was reported in Concow on July 11th. There were 65 injuries this month (mainly firefighters) in addition to the six injured in June. There were 106 residences and 11 outbuildings destroyed. Multiple evacuations and road closures were ordered. The fires extended into the Northern Sacramento Valley (CA-Z015) and the Central Sacramento Valley (CA-Z016) and were not contained until July 31st.

Wildfire in NORTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-JUL-08 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-08 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: State Official

The Butte (BTU) Lightning Complex Fire consisted of 41 fires initiated by lightning on June 21st and spread over 59,440 acres. There were 106 residences and 11 outbuildings destroyed. One civilian death was reported and 65 injuries this month in addition to the six injured in June. These are listed in the CA-Z066 report. Multiple evacuations and road closures were ordered. The fires extended into the Central Sacramento Valley (CA-Z016) and the Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley (CA-Z066) and were not contained until July 31st.

Wildfire in CENTRAL SACRAMENTO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-JUL-08 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-08 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: State Official

The Butte (BTU) Lightning Complex consisted of 41 fires initiated by lightning on June 21st and spread over 59,440 acres. There were 106 residences and eleven outbuildings destroyed. One civilian death and 65 injuries were reported this month in addition to six injuries in June. These are reported in the CA-Z066 entry. Multiple evacuations and road closures were ordered. The fires extended into the Northern Sacramento Valley (CA-Z015) and the Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley (CA-Z066) and were not contained until July 31st.

Wildfire in BURNEY BASIN/EASTERN SHASTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-JUL-08 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-08 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: State Official

The Canyon Complex was located west of Quincy and included 55 lighting initiated fires that burned a total of 37,753 acres. One residence and two outbuildings were destroyed. Two firefighter injuries were reported. The fires were 90 percent contained by the end of the month.

Wildfire in MOUNTAINS SOUTHWEST SHASTA COUNTY TO NORTHERN LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-JUL-08 00:00:00 to 28-JUL-08 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: State Official

The SHU Fire Complex in southwestern Shasta and western Tehama counties burned approximately 87,000 acres before 100 percent containment was achieved on July 28th.