Loop Fire

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Loop Fire
Map of the footprint of the Loop Fire
Date(s)	November 1, 1966 (1966-11-01) –
Location	Los Angeles County, Southern California, United States
Impacts
Deaths	12
Ignition
Cause	Faulty electrical line

The Loop Fire was a wildfire in Angeles National Forest, above Sylmar, California. Twelve members of the El Cariso Hotshots were killed: 10 died at the scene November 1, 1966; two died later as a result of their injuries while hospitalized.