INCIDENT UPDATED 5/12/2008
This incident is 100% contained.
Approximate Location
39.173 latitude, -119.491 longitudeSummary
The Como Fire was 100% contained at 1800 on Saturday, May 10, 2008. Final acreage was 471 acres.
A Dayton High School student sits outside the school Thursday at 4:35 p.m. as smoke billows high in the mountains above Dayton. The Como Fire was reported about 2:55 p.m. and centered about 17 miles east of Carson City.
Credit: Courtesy of Lisa J. Tolda/Reno Gazette-Journal
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | Thursday May 08th, 2008 aprox 02:55 PM |
| Location | South and southeast of Dayton, NV |
| Incident Commander | Scott Johnson |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | Not available |
|---|---|
| Size | 471 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Saturday May 10th, 2008 aprox 06:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Heavy pinion and juniper |
| Fire Behavior | Wind driven runs, torching observed |
| Significant Events | Not available |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Not available |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | High |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | Not available |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | Not available |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | Not available |
| Current Humidity | Not available |
