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Receive an update on the status of recovery efforts for the LNU Lightning Complex Fire
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Board of Supervisors receive an update on the status of recovery efforts for the LNU Lightning Complex Fire
SUMMARY:
The LNU Lightning Complex Fire consisted of a series of wildfires that burned during the 2020 California wildfire season across Lake, Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Yolo, and Solano counties from August 17 to October 2, 2020, for a total burn area of 363,220 acres. At the time of containment, the LNU Lighting Complex was the fourth-largest wildfire in the recorded history of California. For Solano County, the LNU Lightning Complex Fire destroyed a total of 711 structures on 501 parcels. Of the 302 homes destroyed, 261 were primary residences and 41 were accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The remaining 409 accessory structures destroyed included barns, detached garages, storage buildings, and sheds.
Most property owners that suffered structure losses are actively engaged in recovery efforts to clean the structural fire debris and make their properties safe for rebuilding. Owners have two primary paths for cleanup through either the California State sponsored cleanup program, or an Environmental Health approved private work plan program. Although some property owners started the cleanup without the benefit of an approved work plan, the majority of these owners are working with the Department of Resource Management (DRM) to perform the cleanup in a manner which meets local and State requirements. There are significant hazardous waste issues at the burnt structure locations, so all parcels being cleaned must submit required documentation and soil testing results that verify that the property is cleared from all residual structural fire ash and debris contamination and i...
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