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Whiskey Wildland Fire

INCIDENT UPDATED 6/20/2008
This incident is 100% contained.

Approximate Location

39.894 latitude, -122.708 longitude

Summary

The Whiskey Fire, located in Tehama County on the Mendocino National Forest, is burning in chaparral brushand grasses in a sparsely habited area about five miles Northwest of the community of Paskenta.
Aerial view of Whiskey Fire on June 15.

Aerial view of Whiskey Fire on June 15.
Credit: Forest Service

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Basic Information

Incident Type Wildland Fire 
Cause Under Investigation 
Date of Origin Thursday June 12th, 2008 aprox 12:30 PM 
Location 5 miles northwest of Paskenta, California 
Incident Commander Recker 

Current Situation

Total Personnel 418 
Size 7,783 acres 
Percent Contained 100% 
Estimated Containment Date Thursday June 19th, 2008 aprox 06:00 PM 
Fuels Involved

Chaparral (6 foot), oak woodland, and grass

Fire Behavior

Firefighters observed creeping and smoldering fire behavior.

Significant Events

Road closures remain in effect for portions of M-2 and M-4 roads to the fire area. Demobilization of resources continues.

Outlook

Planned Actions

Fire crews in all divisions of the fire will mop-up within 300 feet of the fire perimeter, continue fire suppression rehabilitation, and patrol the fire.

Growth Potential

Low

Terrain Difficulty

High

Containment Target

The chosen management strategy has succeed.

Remarks

This morning, NorCal Team II transferred command of the fire to a smaller fire management organization under the command of Incident Commander Ron Recker.

Weather

Current Wind Conditions 28 mph SW 
Current Temperature 70 degrees 
Current Humidity 21 % 

Unit Information

Incident Contacts

Mendocino National Forest
Phone: (530) 934-3316
Fire Information
Phone: (530) 528-5124
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