2020

Plumas, Butte & Yuba Counties

North Complex

No known litigation

Status as of June 15, 2026

318,935acres burned
2,352structures destroyed
15lives lost

Affected areasBerry CreekFeather Falls

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.

Causelightning
LitigationNo known litigation
Acreage318,935
Responsible partyNone named

Fire facts

From public records; unknown values are shown, never guessed.

Year2020
Start dateUnknown
Containment dateUnknown
Region / countiesPlumas, Butte, Yuba
Acreage318,935
Structures destroyed2,352
Structures damagedUnknown
Fatalities15
Cause statusconfirmed
Officially determined arsonNo / not determined
Last verified2026-06-15

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

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