The SCU Lightning Complex (2020) was a California wildfire in Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin & Stanislaus Counties, with 396,625 acres, 222 structures destroyed, 0 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 | Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin, Stanislaus |
| Acreage | 396,625 |
| Structures destroyed | 222 |
| Structures damaged | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| 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 SCU Lightning Complex
What caused the SCU Lightning Complex?
The cause is recorded as confirmed (category: lightning).
Is there litigation over the SCU Lightning Complex?
No known litigation. Status as of June 15, 2026.
How large was the SCU Lightning Complex?
396,625 acres, 222 structures destroyed, 0 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.