Alamo Fire (wildfire) facts for kids
The Alamo Fire was a large wildfire that happened in San Luis Obispo County, California, in 2017. It started on July 6, 2017, in the afternoon and burned a huge area of land.
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What Was the Alamo Fire?
The Alamo Fire was a significant wildfire that affected parts of California. It began near the Twitchell Reservoir, which is a large water storage area. Wildfires like this can spread very quickly, especially in dry conditions.
How Big Was the Fire?
This fire was quite large, destroying about 28,687 acres of land. To give you an idea, an acre is roughly the size of a football field. So, imagine over 28,000 football fields burning!
When Was the Fire Contained?
Firefighters worked hard to put out the blaze. The Alamo Fire was fully contained on July 19, 2017. "Contained" means that firefighters had built a line around the entire fire, stopping it from spreading further.
What Did the Fire Damage?
While the fire was very large, it thankfully destroyed only one house and one other building. This shows the amazing efforts of firefighters to protect homes and structures.
What Caused the Fire?
The exact reason why the Alamo Fire started is still being investigated. Sometimes, wildfires can be caused by lightning, but often they are started by human activities, either accidentally or on purpose.
