1988 49er Fire Anniversary
When:
Wednesday, 11 September 2019
Where:
Sierra Nevada Foothills - Nevada County
Description:
On September 11, 1988, the 49er Fire started in Nevada County and quickly became the third most destructive fire in state history; now, it’s not even in the top 20. The fire started at approximately 9:05 am and ultimately burned 33,700 acres, for a total of 53 square miles. An estimated 4,000-4,500 homes were within the fire perimeter. It destroyed 148 homes and 219 other structures, including 89 cars and trucks and 17 boats and trailers. An estimated $22.7 million dollars in damage, including contents, was attributed to the 49er fire. An itinerant man setting some toilet paper on fire off Highway 49 near North San Juan is blamed for starting the 49er fire on September 11th, 1988. It burned down through Lake Wildwood and Penn Valley into Rough and Ready and was finally brought under control on September 16th.
Source: https://knco.com/25th-anniversary-of-49er-fire/
https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2019/05/10/49er-fire-destruction/
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