Contained 🇺🇸 California

Thunder Fire

Discovered Jun 22, 2022 · Southern California

🕐 Started …

Acres Burned

2,500

Containment

100%

Location

California

Discovered

Jun 22, 2022

Structures

—

Casualties

—

Containment progress100%

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Jun 22, 2022

Fire ignites — Thunder discovered.

Final

100% contained at 2,500 acres. Recovery operations begin.

VOA - Voice of America English News

California Sees Its Largest 2022 Fire as Flames Spread in US West - VOA - Voice of America English News

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (.gov)

Photo story: Fighting fire with forecasts - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (.gov)

Evacuations ordered as Head Fire roars through forest near site of 2022 deadly NorCal blaze - CBS News

The New York Times

McKinney Fire Becomes California’s Largest of 2022 (Published 2022) - The New York Times

How many wildfires has California had this year? What to know as McKinney burns - Sacramento Bee

The Washington Post

A surprising amount of dry lightning hits California, fueling fire risk - The Washington Post

Brush fire likely started by lightning burned 2,500 acres south of Bakersfield - KGET.com

Los Angeles Times

California’s extreme wildfires taking lethal toll on elderly who can’t escape flames - Los Angeles Times

Firefighters gain ground on California's deadly McKinney Fire but dangerous weather conditions remain - FOX Weather

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