INCIDENT UPDATED 3/31/2008
This incident is 100% contained.
Approximate Location
37.933 latitude, -79.168 longitudeSummary
The gate to Smith Flats will be closed until April 7, 2008.Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
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| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Tuesday March 25th, 2008 aprox 04:00 PM |
| Location | 5 miles east of Steele's Tavern, VA |
| Incident Commander | Glen Stapleton |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 137 |
|---|---|
| Size | 4,505 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Monday March 31st, 2008 aprox 08:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | 9- Harwood Litter. Area has high to extreme 1000 fuel loading (Gypsy Moth and beetle kill) and high concentrations of mountain laurel. |
| Significant Events | The Blue Ridge Parkway and State Route 56 were reopened in the afternoon on March 29. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Mop up operations will continue today. Rehabilitation operations are now underway. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
| Remarks | Fire is in St Mary's Wilderness Area in extremely rugged terrain. |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 9 mph SE |
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| Current Temperature | 41 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 97 % |
