LNU Lightning Complex fires
The LNU Lightning Complex fires were a large complex of wildfires that burned during the 2020 California wildfire season across much of the Wine Country area of Northern California – Lake, Napa, Sonoma, Solano, and Yolo Counties, from August 17 to October 2, 2020. The complex was composed of numerous lightning-sparked fires, most of which were small. While they ignited separately from each other, the Hennessey Fire eventually grew to merge with the Gamble, Green, Markley, Spanish, and Morgan fires, scorching 192,000 acres (777 km2) by itself, for a total burn area of 363,220 acres (1,470 km2) in the complex. The fire, which burned in the hills surrounding several large cities, such as Fairfield, Napa, and Vacaville, destroyed 1,491 structures and damaged a further 232. In all, six people were killed and another five injured. The LNU Lightning Complex is the sixth-largest wildfire in the recorded history of California.
| LNU Lightning Complex fires Part of the August 2020 California lightning siege | |
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The Hennessey and Spanish Fires burn towards Lake Berryessa on August 18, 2020. | |
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| Location | Northern California |
| Statistics | |
| Total fires | 250 |
| Total area | 363,220 acres (146,990 ha) |
| Impacts | |
| Deaths | 6 civilians |
| Non-fatal injuries | 5 |
| Structures destroyed | 1,491 structures destroyed, 232 damaged |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Lightning |