California Wildfires Flashcards
1
Q
When did the wildfires in California occur?
A
October-November 2007
2
Q
How many fires were recorded during this period?
A
A total of 30 fires
3
Q
What were the human casualties of the wildfires?
A
Deaths: 15
Non-fatal injuries: At least 160
4
Q
What were the climatic conditions during the wildfires?
A
Humidity: Only 15%
Rainfall: Only 25% of average rainfall was received
Temperature: As high as 32°C
5
Q
What were the impacts on property and land?
A
Homes destroyed: 1500
Land destroyed: 500,000 acres
