LNU, CZU, SCU complex fires by the numbers

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Firefighters in the Bay Area are racing to slow the spread of wildfires that burned nearly one million acres in a week and destroyed hundreds of homes.

The fires have killed five people, torched nearly 700 homes and other structures and forced tens of thousands from their houses.
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Light winds, cooler nighttime weather helped fire crews make a bit of progress on Saturday. But their efforts could be hurt by warm, dry weather, erratic wind gusts and lightning in the forecast.


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Here's a breakdown of the active fires by the numbers:

Damage and displacements

How many total acres burned: 669,175
How many people evacuated: At least 100,000
Structures damaged: 125
Structures destroyed: 662
Injuries: 8
Fatalities: 5

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Resources:

Cal Fire Personnel: 3,765
Cal Fire crews: 56
State sending crews: 10
Helicopters: 25
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Engines: 410
Dozers: 79
Water Tenders: 101

Fire history

Fires statewide (past week): 585 fires
Lightning strikes (since Aug. 15): Approx. 12,000
Largest fire in CA history: 459,000 acres (Mendocino Complex)
2nd largest: 314,000 acres (LNU Lightning Complex)
3rd largest: 291,968 acres (SCU Lightning Complex)

The Associated Press contributed to this report. Data provided by CAL FIRE.

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