Wildfire

Tripod Complex Fire

24 Jul 2006 – 2 Oct 2006 · 48.50° N, 120.04° W

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When
24 Jul 2006 – 2 Oct 2006
Kind
Wildfire
Coordinates
48.50° N, 120.04° W
Description
2006 wildfire in Washington, United States

Tripod Complex Fire

2006 wildfire in Washington, United States

The Tripod Complex Fire was a wildfire which burned in north-central Washington state in 2006. The complex consisted of two wildfire complexes which later merged into a single fire: the Spur Peak Fire and the Tripod Fire. Both were caused by lightning strikes. The Tripod Complex burned a total area of 175,184 acres (709 km2), making it one of the largest wildfires in Washington history at the time.

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