Approximate Location
44.495 latitude, -109.824 longitudeSummary
The Gunbarrel Fire began when lightning struck in the North Absaroka Wilderness at 11:54 AM on July 26. The origin was approximately 40 miles west of the town of Cody in bug-killed trees with heavy dead and down timber.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Saturday July 26th, 2008 aprox 11:55 AM |
| Location | 30 miles west of Cody, Wyoming |
| Incident Commander | Kole Barriochoa |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 44 |
|---|---|
| Size | 67,141 acres |
| Percent Contained | 78% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Wednesday October 15th, 2008 aprox 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Spruce/fir and Douglas-fir, 50-80% bug-killed, with extensive wood on the ground |
| Fire Behavior | Smouldering |
| Significant Events | Wednesday, Sept. 3 fire area is receiving light precipitation. Additional precipitation was received Sept 4th. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Type III team is managing the incident. Firefighters will continue to monitor fire activity and take action as needed. Last day of work for the team is September 5th. Local fire managers will assume responsibility for the fire September 6, 2008. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
| Remarks | Unless there is a change in fire activity, this will be the last update from the Fire Team and the Forest. 9/5/2008 |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 5 mph W |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 62 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 50 % |
