Buckweed Fire

Buckweed Fire
The Buckweed Fire burned westward from Agua Dulce
Date(s)	October 21 (21-10) – October 26, 2007 (2007-10-26) (5 days)
Location	Los Angeles County, Southern California, United States
Coordinates	34°30′47″N 118°20′20″W / 34.513°N 118.339°W / 34.513; -118.339
Statistics
Burned area	38,356 acres (15,522 ha; 60 sq mi; 155 km2)
Impacts
Non-fatal injuries	5
Structures destroyed	63 (30 damaged)
Damage	$0 million (equivalent to about $0 million in 2023)
Map
The general location of the Buckweed Fire in Los Angeles County

The Buckweed Fire was a large wildfire in Los Angeles County, Southern California, in late October of 2007. The fire was unintentionally ignited on October 21 by a ten-year-old boy playing with matches, and Santa Ana winds drove the fire as it burned 38,356 acres (15,522 hectares) over the course of six days until firefighters completely contained it on October 26. Dozens of buildings were destroyed.