http://inciweb.orgLatest incident updates nationallyMon, 06 Feb 2012 22:48:51 -06:00en-usMon, 06 Feb 2012 13:05:55 -06:00Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:05:55 -06:00 --http://inciweb.org/incident/2733/http://inciweb.org/incident/2733/The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is implementing its fall/winter/spring prescribed burning program. Updates will be available under this incident as implementation continues. The forest consists of 7 ranger districts and one national recreation area that fall under 4 management units.South Fork Management Unit: Yolla Bolla Ranger District and Hayfork Ranger District (abbreviated as SFMU)Trinity River Management Unit: Big Bar Ranger District and Weaverville Ranger District (abbreviated as TRMU)Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area and Shasta Lake Ranger District (abbreviated as NRA and SLRD)Shasta McCloud Managment Unit: Mt. Shasta Ranger District and McCloud Ranger District (abbreviated as SMMU)Currently, burning is occurring on all four management units. Locations for all burning projects on all units are noted under "News".Please check back for new information as we continue our prescribed burning program. Burning locations and specific contacts will be posted under...Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:16:13 -06:00Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:16:13 -06:0035.346666666667 -111.8697222222235.346666666667-111.86972222222http://inciweb.org/incident/1880/http://inciweb.org/incident/1880/This site will be updated as prescribed burns are implemented over the coming months on the Williams Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:10:54 -06:00Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:10:54 -06:00 --http://inciweb.org/incident/2769/http://inciweb.org/incident/2769/On Friday, February 3, 2012, National Park Service fire management staff, as part of the Outer Banks Group Fire Management Plan, will conduct a prescribed burn on Bodie Island within Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The planned burn will consist of 635 acres located west of NC Highway 12, south of the Bodie Island Access Road and north of Oregon Inlet.The intent of the burn is to reduce fuel loading in the area as well as restore vegetative communities.In order to safely accomplish the burn, mechanical reduction of fuels will be conducted to establish breaks along the access road to the U.S. Coast Guard Station at Oregon Inlet, around the electrical substation, the historic Bodie Island U.S. Life Saving Service Station, and the boardwalk and wildlife viewing platform along the powerlines on the east side of the burn unit.These breaks will be constructed using a light weight, tracked rotary masticator and hand tools. Ignition will be accomplished utilizing aerial ignition along the...Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:38:06 -06:00Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:38:06 -06:00 --http://inciweb.org/incident/2767/http://inciweb.org/incident/2767/Prescribed fire operations will begin on Thursday, February 2 in the vicinity of Rock Road and 11 Mile Road, north of Highway 41. Operations will be focused on treatment around 6 red-cockaded woodpecker nesting trees, called Colony 100. Burnout operations will also occur, in preparation for aerial ignitions at a later date.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:27:16 -06:00Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:27:16 -06:0032.964444444444 -89.61333333333332.964444444444-89.613333333333http://inciweb.org/incident/2766/http://inciweb.org/incident/2766/Fire personnel at Natchez Trace Parkway along with the assistance of AmeriCorps conducted three prescribed burns on the Natchez Trace Parkway. The one day event included two grassland units and one woodland unit. The goals of utilizing prescribed fire at Natchez Trace Parkway include: reduce fuel loading in order to protect Natchez Trace Parkway resources and adjacent communities from wildfire, restore and preserve natural communities dependent on fire, and increase the amount and diversity of native species. The Federal Wildland Fire Policy of 2001 reaffirms the 1995 policy and recommends that federal land management agencies within fire dependent communities continue to reintroduce and maintain fire as part of the ecosystem. The policy of using fire as a tool will help decrease risks to life, property and resources and help maintain the natural and cultural resource values for which the Natchez Trace Parkway was established.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:03:44 -06:00Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:03:44 -06:0032.354166666667 -90.8532.354166666667-90.85http://inciweb.org/incident/2765/http://inciweb.org/incident/2765/The Natchez Trace Parkway Fire Management staff implemented two prescribed fires at Vicksburg National Military Park in coordination with Vicksburg NMP and AmeriCorps. Fort Hill and Old Graveyard prescribed fire units were completed with hand ignition using backfiring, flanking and head fire ignition patterns. Prescribed fire is used at Vicksburg NMP to reduce the amount of vegetation in order to protect park resources and adjacent communities from wildfire. Reintroducing fire also helps restore and maintain an open landscape that was historically present during the CivilMon, 30 Jan 2012 07:25:38 -06:00Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:25:38 -06:0030.171944444444 -94.03916666666730.171944444444-94.039166666667http://inciweb.org/incident/2761/http://inciweb.org/incident/2761/Fire in Orange County is burning in pine plantation.Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:53:23 -06:00Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:53:23 -06:0031.395277777778 -95.46083333333331.395277777778-95.460833333333http://inciweb.org/incident/2759/http://inciweb.org/incident/2759/This 10-acre fire is burning near Latexo FM 2663 and County RoadSat, 28 Jan 2012 18:44:49 -06:00Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:44:49 -06:0028.050277777778 -97.85527777777828.050277777778-97.855277777778http://inciweb.org/incident/2758/http://inciweb.org/incident/2758/Strike Fire is burning southwest of Mathis off SR 359.Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:15:31 -06:00Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:15:31 -06:0030.835833333333 -81.437530.835833333333-81.4375http://inciweb.org/incident/2746/http://inciweb.org/incident/2746/At approximately 7:00 AM on January 4, 2012, Cumberland Island National Seashore fire management officials were notified by Camden County 911 of visible smoke in the wilderness. Firefighters found a small fire burning in the Willow Pond area. Firefighting crews including National Park Service, Camden County Fire and Rescue and Georgia Forestry responded quickly to contain and monitor the fire. PatRick, a contract hand crew, arrived on Friday the 6th and completed a containment line around the fire.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:37:26 -06:00Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:37:26 -06:0035.493333333333 -101.7830555555635.493333333333-101.78305555556http://inciweb.org/incident/2753/http://inciweb.org/incident/2753/National Park Service resources (Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument) and other local firefighting resources are now managing theMon, 16 Jan 2012 17:31:21 -06:00Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:31:21 -06:0033.603055555556 -102.5652777777833.603055555556-102.56527777778http://inciweb.org/incident/2750/http://inciweb.org/incident/2750/Some movement is expected to the Northeast until containment lines are completed around theSun, 15 Jan 2012 12:30:55 -06:00Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:30:55 -06:0034.225833333333 -117.3094444444434.225833333333-117.30944444444http://inciweb.org/incident/2749/http://inciweb.org/incident/2749/At 11:14 p.m. on January 12, 2012 the California Highway Patrol received a 911 call regarding a vehicle over the side of State Route 18 near Panorama Point. As a result of the single vehicle traffic collision, the surrounding vegetation ignited, starting a wildland fire driven by strong gusty Santa Ana winds. The wind driven fire burned downhill and to the south along the west side of the highway in very steep rocky terrain. The actions by firefighters working in arduous and challenging conditions prevented the fire from advancing beyond the current fire line. The 18 fire was declared controlled on 1/14/2012 at 1800.The change in acreage is due to better mapping.State Route 18 is open in both directions.No evacuations are in place and no structures are threatened or have been damaged or destroyed.A US Forest Service firefighter has suffered a possible fractured ankle in the course of battling the blaze.Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:29:55 -06:00Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:29:55 -06:0045.963888888889 -113.6145.963888888889-113.61http://inciweb.org/incident/2557/http://inciweb.org/incident/2557/The Copper Mountain Fire was caused by lightning on August 25. The 1067 acre fire, located 27 miles southwest of Philipsburg, MT in the Anaconda Pintler Wilderness, is being managed to improve vegetation diversity and wildlife habitat. As always the first concern is for public and firefighter safety. This fire has been burning within the existing perimeter. The fire is unstaffed at this time but being monitored on a regular basis. Area closures for this fire area have been rescinded. The Skalkaho Pass Highway (State Highway 38) from mile post 14 to mile post 30 remains closed.Recreationists are reminded to be vigilant if traveling the the fire area and to be sure that their fires are completely extinguished.Additional Fire Information: www.inciweb.org or Pintler Ranger District (406)Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:29:15 -06:00Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:29:15 -06:0046.0775 -112.3311111111146.0775-112.33111111111http://inciweb.org/incident/2506/http://inciweb.org/incident/2506/On Thu. Aug. 4, a lightning caused wildfire was detected in the Whitetail Reservoir area seven miles northeast of Butte, Mt. The Whitetail Peak fire is currently one acre. This fire is being managed to reduce heavy natural fuels and provide for more resilient vegetation. Firefighters are also working to protect several historic cabins on private property to the west, and a historic homestead site to the east. Currently four firefighters are working on the 67 acre fire, gathering on-site information about the types and amount of vegetation in the fire area, and surveying for additional values at risk. A containment date for the Whitetail Peak fire is currently unknown.Residents and visitors in Butte, Whitehall, Basin, Boulder, and the Elk Park - Interstate 15 corridor may see and smell smoke. Currently there are no area or trail closures inFri, 16 Dec 2011 08:28:05 -06:00Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:28:05 -06:0046.203333333333 -113.6758333333346.203333333333-113.67583333333http://inciweb.org/incident/2467/http://inciweb.org/incident/2467/This lightning caused fire started August 6, 2011, and is located 20 miles west of Philipsburg in the Sand Basin and Mount Emerine areas. The fire has grown to 3982 acres but is still contained in an identified area of 4,560 acres on the west face of Emerine Ridge. Public and firefighter safety is always our primary objective. All fire activity is west of Emerine Ridge. The fire will remain active through the daily burning periods, continuing to consume residual fuels. This fire is fairly well boxed in on all sides. This fire is unstaffed but being monitored on a regular basis. All area and road closures have been rescinded.Hunters and other recreationists traveling the fire area need to be aware of snags, hazard trees and stump holes. Please extinguish all fires cold to the touch.The Skalkaho Pass Highway (State Highway 38) from mile post 14 to mile post 30 remains closed. Updates will only be done if fire becomes more active.Additional fire information can be obtained by calling the...Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:27:30 -06:00Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:27:30 -06:0045.551388888889 -113.3158333333345.551388888889-113.31583333333http://inciweb.org/incident/2532/http://inciweb.org/incident/2532/The Stewart Fire, a lightning caused fire, was detected on August 24. The fire is being managed to improve vegetation diversity and wildlife habitat. The fire's growth has been mainly to the North and East and is mapped at 4211 acres.Moisture has finally arrived in the fire area. Occasional smoke may still be observed until more moisture accumulates on the area.Fire area hazards that still pose a risk to the public include falling snags or trees, rolling rocks and debris, and burned out stumps. When traveling in or near the fire area use extreme caution.The area closure will be rescinded in the next few days, however, a three mile segment of O'Dell Mtn. Trail #3010, from the center of Section 11 to the center of Section 18, will remain closed until crews can remove downed trees. PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL CAMPFIRES ARE COMPLETELY EXTINGUISHED.For more information contact the Wisdom Ranger District (406)Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:28:48 -06:00Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:28:48 -06:0030.729722222222 -82.36861111111130.729722222222-82.368611111111http://inciweb.org/incident/2214/http://inciweb.org/incident/2214/Honey Prairie Fire and Refuge Boating UpdateThe Honey Prairie continues to burn deep down into the dry peat on the west side of the refuge. Aerial observers report that the 2.5 mile line of fire has made very little advancement. There is no visible flame but it is still smoking. Crews continue to patrol Swamps Edge Break. Twelve personnel are currently assigned to the fire that has burned 309,200 acres since April 28, 2011.The water table needs to come up high enough to extinguish the fire. The US Drought Monitor indicates that the area remains in severe drought. In the last 30 days, a weather station near the fire recorded 2.6 inches of rainfall. In the last week, the reading on the Suwannee River Gage in Fargo, GA has gone from 15 to 25 cubic feet per second. The average for this date, over the past 78 years, is 596 cubic feet per second. Another indicator of water level in the Okefenokee Swamp is the St. Marys River gage at Moniac, GA. In response to rain earlier in the week, the...Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:36:46 -06:00Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:36:46 -06:00 --http://inciweb.org/incident/2737/http://inciweb.org/incident/2737/The Eldorado National Forest Wind Complex is now 100% contained. As of 7:00 Thursday morning, management of all fires has been turned over to the respective Districts. All off forest resources have been released and local District resources will continue to patrol fires. Georgetown Ranger District: Blacksmith Fire 135 acres, 100% contained (Rubicon Ridge area)Long John Fire 22 acres, 100% contained (Rubicon Ridge area)Grey Horse Fire 4 acres, 100% contained (West of Union Valley Reservoir)Placerville Ranger District:Girard Fire 13.5 acres, 100% contained (Silver Fork of the American)Funky Fire 5 acres, 100% contained (Silver Fork of the American)Sugarloaf Fire 11.5 acres, 100% contained (Alder Ridge area)Sciots Fire 1/10 acre, 100% contained (Strawberry area)Pacific Ranger District:Noodles Fire 1/4 acre, 100% contained (Bryant Springs area)Amador Ranger District:Salt Fire 349 acres, 100% contained (Salt Springs ReservoirTue, 06 Dec 2011 10:54:46 -06:00Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:54:46 -06:00 --http://inciweb.org/incident/2736/http://inciweb.org/incident/2736/Ignitions were completed for the first stage of the River of Grass Northeast prescribed burn on Thursday, December 1. The burn was highly successful in reducing fuels on hammocks and islands in the southwestern areas of the burn unit, especially along Canal L67. As weather conditions and water levels permit, firefighters may return to the burn unit and burn additional areas inside the unit over the next fewMon, 05 Dec 2011 21:38:48 -06:00Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:38:48 -06:0036.013611111111 -112.1647222222236.013611111111-112.16472222222http://inciweb.org/incident/1878/http://inciweb.org/incident/1878/This site will be updated as prescribed burning is conducted on the Tusayan Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest.Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:59:27 -06:00Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:59:27 -06:0035.980833333333 -111.9269444444435.980833333333-111.92694444444http://inciweb.org/incident/2528/http://inciweb.org/incident/2528/The Lower Fire, located on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park and the Tusayan District of Kaibab National Forest, has shown almost no activity for the last few weeks. Winter snow events have already begun and will soon extinguish the few smoldering stumps remaining within the fire's perimeter. The Lower Fire is currently 2,002 acres in size with 282 acres located within Grand Canyon National Park and the rest located on the Kaibab National Forest. The fire has been managed jointly by the National Park Service and the US Forest Seevice in order to provide fire managers with a greater opportunity to manage fire across the landscape and meet forest health objectives. The fire has both resource and protection objectives, including returning fire to a fire-adapted ecosystem and recycling of nutrients in order to maintain forest health, as well as portecting sensitive cultural resources, Hull Cabin and the APS power line corridor.The Lower Fire has played a positive role in...Sat, 03 Dec 2011 10:01:04 -06:00Sat, 03 Dec 2011 10:01:04 -06:00 --http://inciweb.org/incident/2738/http://inciweb.org/incident/2738/The Wetfoot Prescribed Fire project began on November 30 with crews securing structures and camps in the proposed area before aerial ignitions began the following day. 2,000 acres, of the 7,000 proposed, were completed as of December 1. Prescribed burns will continue on December 6,7 and 8, or as conditions allow.Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:50:08 -06:00Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:50:08 -06:00 --http://inciweb.org/incident/2735/http://inciweb.org/incident/2735/Initial damage assessments are completed. Evacuations remain in effect. Roads remain closed in neighborhoods impacted by the fire. Gas and power are being restored to residences. Fire progression has stopped on all sides of the fire. Traffic control and security in the evacuated areas are being actively managed by local law enforcement and Nevada National Guard.Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:09:51 -06:00Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:09:51 -06:0048.275833333333 -96.05583333333348.275833333333-96.055833333333http://inciweb.org/incident/2734/http://inciweb.org/incident/2734/Silo Fire SummaryThe Silo Fire on Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge began as a Prescribed Fire on Aug 23, 2011 and remained within the planned course of action. A series of extremely un-seasonal weather events occurred during the week of October 3rd. That week Minnesota experienced four consecutive days of Red Flag Warnings. This was the latest issuance of Red Flag Warnings that can be recalled, and also the longest consecutive string of Red Flag Days. This resulted in a change in fire management tactics in responce to the change in fire behavior. The fire never escaped the burn unit, but on Oct 20th and again on the 22nd, smoke did negatively affect some private property along the west side of the Refuge. On October 24th the fire was converted to a Wildfire and a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Type 3 Organization was activated to begin full suppression efforts. Additional firefighters and heavy equipment have been brought in from other nearby FWS Refuges in MN. These additional...