Camp Fire (2018)

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/camp-fire--2018-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Camp Fire (2018)?153,336 acres (62,050 hectares)
2. What is the date of ignition?November 8, 2018
3. What is the location?Butte County, Northern California
4. What caused the Camp Fire?A power line owned by PG&E broke in a canyon, and strong winds and dry plants made the fire spread fast.
5. Where did the Camp Fire happen?It started in Northern California's Butte County, near places like Paradise and Magalia.

Katabatic Winds: Dense, cold air flowing downslope under gravity, often intensifying wildfire spread in mountainous regions.
Displaced Persons: Individuals or families forced to leave their homes due to a disaster, often facing long-term housing and recovery challenges.
Involuntary Manslaughter: A criminal charge for causing death through recklessness or criminal negligence, without intent to kill.
Wildfire Resilience: The capacity of communities and ecosystems to withstand, adapt to, and recover from wildfire events.