Map of the Thomas Fire and adjacent fires Progression of the Thomas Fire, by December 25, 2017 The Thomas Fire was a massive wildfire that affected Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, and one of multiple wildfires that ignited in Southern California in December 2017. It burned approximately 281,893 acres (440 sq mi; 114,078 ha) before being fully contained on January 12, 2018, making it the ...

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Oct 23, 2024 · The Thomas Fire was a huge wildfire that spread through Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties in Southern California in December 2017. It burned about 281,893 acres (or 440 square miles) and wasn't completely put out until January 12, 2018. At that time, it was the biggest wildfire California had seen in modern times. (Thomas Fire, 2024)

Jun 2, 2018 · Officials with the Los Padres National Forest announced this week the largest wildfire in California’s modern history is officially out, more than six months after it started.

Mar 13, 2019 · The Thomas Fire started on the evening of December 4, 2017 and burned a total of 281,893 acres; destroying 1,063 structures and resulting in one civilian and one firefighter fatality.

Dec 12, 2017 · Over the weekend, the Thomas fire reemerged with a vengeance, pushing into Santa Barbara County and destroying more homes.

3 days ago · Southern California Edison ratepayers will cover $1.6 billion in settlement costs to pay victims of the 2017 Thomas Fire, more than half of the $2.4 billion being paid out for the massive wildfire ...

Mar 13, 2019 · The huge Thomas Fire that broke out in late 2017 and caused two deaths and burned more than 440 square miles was sparked by power lines that came into contact during high winds, investigators said.

4 days ago · California officials voted to let Southern California Edison raise electric rates to cover payments it made to victims of the 2017 Thomas wildfire.

General Information In December 2017, the Thomas Fire ignited north of Santa Paula and traveled quickly through unincorporated County of Ventura lands to the City of Ventura. An unprecedented disaster, the Thomas Fire moved at record speed and caused immediate damage to the City, which swiftly launched a tremendous response effort.