The Valley Fire (2015) was a California wildfire in Lake, Napa & Sonoma Counties, with 76,067 acres, 1,955 structures destroyed, 4 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 | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Start date | Unknown |
| Containment date | Unknown |
| Region / counties | Lake, Napa, Sonoma |
| Acreage | 76,067 |
| Structures destroyed | 1,955 |
| Structures damaged | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 4 |
| Cause status | confirmed |
| Officially determined arson | No / not determined |
| Last verified | 2026-06-15 |
Cause
Investigators attributed the fire to faulty private electrical wiring.
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.
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Common questions about the Valley Fire
What caused the Valley Fire?
Investigators attributed the fire to faulty private electrical wiring.
Is there litigation over the Valley Fire?
No known litigation. Status as of June 15, 2026.
What areas did the Valley Fire affect?
The Valley Fire (Lake, Napa & Sonoma Counties) affected communities including Middletown, Cobb, Hidden Valley Lake.
How large was the Valley Fire?
76,067 acres, 1,955 structures destroyed, 4 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.