Overview
McKinney Fire Lawsuit May Be Filed: Cause Of Largest California Wildfire Of 2022 Is Under Investigation
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The McKinney Fire ignited on the afternoon of July 29, 2022, in the Klamath National Forest, where it quickly grew to become the largest California wildfire of the year, with nearly 60,000 acres burned near the California-Oregon state line.
The fire started in the Oak Knoll Ranger District of the Klamath National Forest and devastated the nearby town of Klamath River, about 22 miles northwest of Yreka, CA. In that town of 200 people alone, the fire damaged at least 50 structures as it tore through homes and businesses.
At least four people have died in the McKinney Fire, and hundreds of homes and businesses have already been damaged, and it is still just 10% contained as of August 5, 2022. The fire is burning just four miles west of Yreka.
It took the Oregon and California firefighters battling the McKinney Fire until August 3 to have the blaze at least 10% contained. Progress has come slowly due to the rough terrain and scorching temperatures in a heavily forested area.
Rain in the later part of the first week brought some respite and helped firefighters make some gains in battling the fire, but it also presented a risk of flooding and mudslides in the area.
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