Slater and Devil fires
2020 duo fires on the California-Oregon border
The Slater and Devil fires were two fires that burned in Northern California and Southern Oregon during the 2020 California wildfire season. The fires burned 166,127 acres (67,229 ha), claimed two lives, injured 12 people, and were 100% contained on November 16. The fires caused some highway reconstructions and forest closures.
Progression
The Slater and Devil fires were first reported on September 8, 2020, west of Happy Camp, California. The Slater fire crossed the Oregon border into Josephine County, Oregon, within hours of initial attack, with little containment. By November 8, the Slater fire was 87% contained and the Devil fire was 67% contained, at 157,220 acres (63,625 ha) and 8,857 acres (3,584 ha) respectively. Both fires were declared contained on November 16, 2020.
Effects
Due to the fires, the Klamath National Forest, Six Rivers National Forest, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, and Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve were temporarily closed. Two firefighters died as a result of the fires, the town of Gasquet and US Highway 199 were temporarily evacuated, and 12 people suffered injuries from the fire. Reconstruction began on November 24, 2020, on damaged roads, including CA 96, and on destroyed buildings.
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