Klamath Theater Complex Fire , also known as the Bear Wallow Complex Fire , was the largest wildfire of the 2008 California wildfire season . The complex fire originated as 11 separate wildfires , before merging into a single massive complex fire that burned in Northern California , and lasted for over 3 months . The progenitor fires of the fire complex were all caused by lightning . As of 2018 , the Klamath Theater Complex Fire was the 10th largest fire in modern California history . The complex fire killed a total of two firefighters
2008 California wildfire season
2008 California wildfires
Klamath Theater Complex Fire