The 2013 Rim Fire (IMAGE) U.S. National Science Foundation Caption The 2013 Rim Fire, the largest Sierra Nevada fire to date, cost more than $127 million to fight. Credit G. Dickman Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.