French Fire Photos
The French Fire of August 2004 burned 13,323 acres and destroyed 27 houses, numerous outbuildings and vehicles in and around the town of French Gulch.
Maps of the burned area
August 2004, 6 MB, PDF
The Fire...

French Fire burning from lower Trinity Mountain Rd |

French Fire devastating the hillsides near French Gulch |
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And its aftermath...

Charred hillside above French Gulch |

Also near French Gulch |
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View from Highland Ridge of French Gulch Valley |

French Gulch-Whiskeytown Elementary School and charred hillside |
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