The August Complex (2020) was a California wildfire in Mendocino, Tehama, Trinity, Glenn, Lake & Colusa Counties, with 1,032,648 acres, 935 structures destroyed, 1 death on the public record. Its cause is recorded as confirmed. No known litigation. Status as of June 15, 2026.
Fire facts
From public records; unknown values are shown, never guessed.
| Year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Start date | Unknown |
| Containment date | Unknown |
| Region / counties | Mendocino, Tehama, Trinity, Glenn, Lake, Colusa |
| Acreage | 1,032,648 |
| Structures destroyed | 935 |
| Structures damaged | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 1 |
| Cause status | confirmed |
| Officially determined arson | No / not determined |
| Last verified | 2026-06-15 |
Cause
A complex of lightning-ignited fires that merged into the largest wildfire in recorded California history.
Litigation status
No known litigation. Status as of June 15, 2026.
Court & regulatory record
Verified court filings for this fire are being added. We publish only documents that resolve to a public source, never a reconstructed or unverified one.
This is a reported public-record status, not advice about any individual’s legal situation. Deadlines and eligibility change over time and depend on facts specific to each person, only a licensed attorney can assess yours.
Common questions about the August Complex
What caused the August Complex?
A complex of lightning-ignited fires that merged into the largest wildfire in recorded California history.
Is there litigation over the August Complex?
No known litigation. Status as of June 15, 2026.
How large was the August Complex?
1,032,648 acres, 935 structures destroyed, 1 fatality, per public records as of 2026-06-15.
Sources
- CAL FIRE Incident Statistics (Top 20 lists), CAL FIRE
- CAL FIRE Incidents archive, CAL FIRE
Facts on this page are drawn from the public sources listed above and rewritten in original words. See Sources & Methodology.