Wildfire

Cedar Fire

2003 · 33.02° N, 116.68° W

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When
2003
Kind
Wildfire
Coordinates
33.02° N, 116.68° W
Description
California Wildfire in 2003
Deaths
15
Date from
year in its Wikidata description

Cedar Fire

2003 wildfire in Southern California

The Cedar Fire was a massive, highly-destructive wildfire, which burned 273,246 acres (1,106 km2) of land in San Diego County, California, during October and November 2003. The fire's rapid growth was driven by the Santa Ana winds, causing the fire to spread at a rate of 3,600 acres (15 km2) per hour.

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