Monument Fire
2021 wildfire in Northern California / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Monument Fire (formerly known as the Panther Fire[3]) was a wildfire west of Big Bar in Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Trinity County, California in the United States. The fire, which was started by a lightning strike, was first reported on July 30, 2021. The communities of Big Flat, Big Bar, Del Loma, and Cedar Flat are evacuated. Highway 299 is closed in the area. The fire has destroyed four structures, including three homes. As of the evening of October 27, the fire has burned 223,124 acres (90,295 ha) and is fully contained.[4]
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Location | Big Bar, Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Trinity County, California, United States |
Coordinates | 40.752°N 123.337°W / 40.752; -123.337 |
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Burned area | 223,124 acres (90,295 ha) |
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Structures destroyed | 3 homes 1 commercial |
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Cause | Lightning strike |
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