La Tuna Fire

The La Tuna Fire was a wildfire that started on September 1, 2017, and burned 7,194 acres (2,911 ha) through the Verdugo Mountains in Los Angeles, California. It led to the destruction of 5 homes and the evacuations of over 300 homes. It was the largest wildfire in the city of Los Angeles in 50 years.

La Tuna Fire
Date(s)
  • September 1, 2017 (2017-09-01)
  • September 9, 2017 (2017-09-09)
LocationLos Angeles, La Cañada Flintridge, Sunland Tujunga, Burbank, Glendale, California, United States
Coordinates34.22957°N 118.2674°W / 34.22957; -118.2674
Statistics
Burned area7,194 acres (29 km2)
Impacts
Non-fatal injuries10
Structures destroyed
  • 5 single residences
  • 5 outbuildings
Ignition
CauseUndetermined, not suspicious
Map
Location of fire in California.
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