Approximate Location
40.011 latitude, -121.184 longitudeSummary
Rich Fire - The fire was 100% contained at 6:00 pm on Saturday August 9th. The Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) has been lifted. The closure has been reduced to the area within and including the fire perimeter. As of 06:00 8/17/08 the Rich Fire will be managed by a Type 3 Incident Management Team led by Randy Jennings and Tyler Otterson.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Wednesday July 29th, 2009 aprox 03:30 PM |
| Location | 20 miles west of Quincy, CA |
| Incident Commander | Jennings / Otterson |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 219 |
|---|---|
| Size | 6,112 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (litter and understory); also chaparral, closed timber litter, and hardwood litter. |
| Fire Behavior | No spread. Fuels within interior islands continue to be consumed and occasional smoke columns may be visible. |
| Significant Events | Crews continue with rehab and mopup on the northeast side of the fire. The Rush Creek and Virgilia Roads are open only to residents. Caribou road and adjacent campgrounds on the north fork are open to public use. Preveous closures are lifted with exception of fire area within and including perimeter. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Firefighters will continue patrol of the entire fire area. Suppression rehab is nearing completion. 75% of the fire is in patrol status only. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Medium |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
| Remarks | The fire was contained at 6:00 pm Saturday, August 9th.. The Rich Fire (temporary flight restriction (TFR) was lifted on August 9th. |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | Not available |
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| Current Temperature | Not available |
| Current Humidity | Not available |
