The North Complex (2020) was a California wildfire in Plumas, Butte & Yuba Counties, with 318,935 acres, 2,352 structures destroyed, 15 deaths 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 | Plumas, Butte, Yuba |
| Acreage | 318,935 |
| Structures destroyed | 2,352 |
| Structures damaged | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 15 |
| Cause status | confirmed |
| Officially determined arson | No / not determined |
| Last verified | 2026-06-15 |
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 North Complex
What caused the North Complex?
The cause is recorded as confirmed (category: lightning).
Is there litigation over the North Complex?
No known litigation. Status as of June 15, 2026.
What areas did the North Complex affect?
The North Complex (Plumas, Butte & Yuba Counties) affected communities including Berry Creek, Feather Falls.
How large was the North Complex?
318,935 acres, 2,352 structures destroyed, 15 fatalities, 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.