CAL FIRE labels the incident SRF Lightning Complex and assigns it to Six Rivers National Forest. The federal incident reference on the same page names both the SRF and Redwood lightning complexes. The state entry gives 50,198 acres.
Incident record
| Reported start | 20 August 2023 |
|---|---|
| Location in the incident record | Humboldt County |
| County listing | Humboldt |
| Reported footprint | 50,198 acres |
| Recorded containment | 100% |
| Containment entry | 29 October 2023 |
Which complex does the Humboldt County total describe?
The difference in naming creates a risk when combining datasets. A shared information page is not proof that two named complexes have identical boundaries or can be summed. Match dated component lists and perimeters before importing a federal acreage under the state label.