Rye Fire

Rye Fire
Part of the December 2017 Southern California wildfires
Smoke from both the Rye Fire (left) and Thomas Fire (right), as seen on December 5 from Santa Clarita, California
Date(s)
  • December 5, 2017 (2017-12-05)
  • December 12, 2017 (2017-12-12)
LocationSanta Clarita, California, United States
Coordinates34°27′10″N 118°34′55″W / 34.45283°N 118.58188°W / 34.45283; -118.58188
Statistics[1][2]
Burned area6,049 acres (24 km2)
Impacts
DeathsNone
Non-fatal injuries1 firefighter
Structures destroyed6 destroyed
3 damaged
Ignition
CauseUnder investigation
Map of the Rye Fire and adjacent fires

The Rye Fire was a wildfire that burned in Santa Clarita, California, in the United States, and one of multiple wildfires that broke out across Southern California in December 2017. The fire threatened over 5,000 structures, including Six Flags Magic Mountain, threatened the city of Santa Clarita and impacted traffic on Interstate 5. The Rye Fire burned a total of 6,049 acres (24.48 km2), before it was fully contained on December 12. The fire destroyed six buildings, including minor structures located at the Peter J. Pitchess Detention Center.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Rye Fire". CAL FIRE. State of California. 12 December 2017. Archived from the original on 26 May 2018. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
  2. ^ "Rye Fire Incident Update" (PDF). CAL FIRE. State of California. Retrieved 10 December 2017.