Ponderosa Fire
The Ponderosa Fire was a devastating fire during the 2012 California wildfire season. While the fire only burned it destroyed 133 structures making it the most destructive fire of the year. At the height of the fire, on August 24, over 2,300 firefighters were involved with the effort which included 254 fire engines, 46 bulldozers and 54 water tenders.The fire
The Ponderosa Fire started at around 11:30 AM PDT, on August 18, 2012. The fire was ignited by lightning which sparked an area on Red Bluff, near Manton.
