After Action Report By Cal Fire’s Jonathan Cox on the August CZU Fire With 12,000 Lightning Strikes

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VIDEO. From City of Half Moon Bay October 6th, 2020 City Council Meeting.

After Action Report from Cal Fire’s Deputy Chief for San Mateo County, Jonathan Cox. Chief Cox take us from the start of the CZU Fire on August 16th, 2020, through the next 26 days.

  • 12,000 lightening strikes
  • 585 fires brokeout
  • 24 became major incidents
  • 1,000 acres and only 350 personnel on the first day
  • Spot fires occurring 6 miles ahead of fire
  • Zone Haven internet evacuation tool  @ 49:00 minutes
  • Over $60 million to fight this fire

 

 

Sunday morning, August 16th, 2020. The beginning.
This is what 12,000 lightning strikes look like.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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