The Nuns Fire (2017) was a California wildfire in Sonoma County, with 56,556 acres, 1,355 structures destroyed, 3 deaths on the public record. Its cause is recorded as confirmed. Resolved / settled. Status as of June 15, 2026, per PG&E Fire Victim Trust.
Fire facts
From public records; unknown values are shown, never guessed.
| Year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Start date | Unknown |
| Containment date | Unknown |
| Region / counties | Sonoma |
| Acreage | 56,556 |
| Structures destroyed | 1,355 |
| Structures damaged | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 3 |
| Cause status | confirmed |
| Officially determined arson | No / not determined |
| Last verified | 2026-06-15 |
Litigation status
Resolved / settled. Status as of June 15, 2026, per PG&E Fire Victim Trust.
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 Nuns Fire
What caused the Nuns Fire?
The cause is recorded as confirmed (category: powerline).
Is there litigation over the Nuns Fire?
Resolved / settled. Status as of June 15, 2026, per PG&E Fire Victim Trust.
What areas did the Nuns Fire affect?
The Nuns Fire (Sonoma County) affected communities including Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Kenwood.
How large was the Nuns Fire?
56,556 acres, 1,355 structures destroyed, 3 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.