Helena Fire
2017 wildfire in Northern California / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Helena Fire was a wildfire that burned for over 75days in 2017 in Trinity Alps Wilderness and west of the town of Weaverville, Trinity County, California in the United States. The fire burned 21,846 acres (88 km2), and destroyed 72 homes. The fire merged with the nearby Fork Fire (3,484 acres (14 km2)). The Helena Fire was fully extinguished on November 15, after spreading over 21,846 acres (88 km2).[1] The cause of the fire was a tree falling on a power line.[3] The fire threatened the communities of Weaverville and Junction City and impacted recreational activities in the area.
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Location | Helena, California, United States Westerville, California, United States Trinity Alps Wilderness, California, United States |
Coordinates | 40.779°N 123.102°W / 40.779; -123.102 |
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Burned area | 21,846 acres (88 km2) |
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Structures destroyed | 133 |
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Cause | Tree falling on power line |
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