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2004 Fires
- "Sims" Fire »
The Sims Fire started early 7/28/2004 on the Lower Trinity Ranger District, Six Rivers National Forest. The fire was located south of Sims Mountain, 17 air miles south of Willow Creek, California. The point of origin was at the Grouse Creek Bridge on Route 6.
Six Rivers National Forest Fire Statistics
| Year | Total Fires | Natural Cause Lightning | Human-caused Campfires | Human-caused Miscellaneous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 112 | 14 | 37 | 61 |
| 2001 | 112 | 42 | 35 | 35 |
| 2002 | 69 | 6 | 12 | 51 |
| 2003 | 79 | 18 | 16 | 45 |
| 2004 | 89 | 10 | 27 | 18 |
2004 Fire Statistic Details (as of 12/9/2004)
- 17 from from arson
- 27 from abandoned campfires
- 1 from a child playing with matches
- 10 from debris burning
- 6 from equipment use
- 18 miscellaneous
- 10 lightning
Fire Prevention
With the increase in homes being built in the wildland urban interface, protection of those homes presents a difficult challenge for the fire fighting community. The public needs to understand that even though there are numerous resources available to suppress wildland fires, there is still a home owner responsibility to make your home safe from a threatening wildfire. more »
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