Big Basin Fire Map by Big BasinCyArk
The 2020 CZU Lightning Fire
Widespread thunderstorms erupted across Northern California following a heatwave on August 16th, 2020.
The 2020 CZU Lightning Fire
On the evening of August 18th, 2020, changing weather in the Santa Cruz Mountains caused several lightning fires to burn together. Big Basin Redwoods State Park was extensively impacted by this event known as the CZU Lightning Fire.
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Headquarters Before the CZU Lightning Fire
Prior to the 2020 CZU Lightning Fire, the Headquarters area was the most developed area in the park, with campgrounds, picnic areas, store and gift shop, and trails.
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The Trees around the Headquarters, March 2021
Many of the named trees are significant because they show the marks of previous fires. While the CZU fire had significant impact, it is possible that the fire may be barely detectable hundreds of years in the future, a small amount of time within the lifespan of a redwood tree.
Administration Building, 2020 (2020-09-16) by Daniel MekisCyArk
Headquarters After the CZU Lightning Fire, September 2020
The CZU fire's impact depended greatly on the landscape and environmental conditions in certain areas. The Headquarters area was one of the most significantly impacted parts of the park.
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The Redwood Loop Trail Before the 2020 CZU Lightning Fire
The Redwood Loop is one of the most popular hikes in the park with many of the named trees that people have come to know.
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Redwood Loop Trail After the CZU Lightning Fire, March 2021
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Mother of the Forest Before the CZU Lightning Fire
The Mother and Father of the Forest are among the oldest trees in the park.
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Mother of the Forest After the CZU Lighting Fire, March 2021
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Mother of the Forest After CZU Lightning Fire, March 2021
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Father of the Forest Before the CZU Lightning Fire
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Father of the Forest After CZU Lightning Fire, March 2021
