Lion Fire
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.
| Lion Fire | |
|---|---|
The Lion Fire as seen from space via MODIS satellite on July 29, 2011. | |
| Location | Sequoia National Forest, Tulare County, California |
| Statistics | |
| Date(s) | July 31, 2011 – August 12, 2011 |
| Burned area | 20,674 acres (84 km2) |
| Cause | Lightning |
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