INCIDENT UPDATED 8/30/2005
This incident is 100% contained.
Summary
The fire started about 2 miles NE of Sierraville, CA. It has spread towards the Antelope drainage. It started along HIghway 49 near Harding Point in grass and sagebrush and quickly burned up the ridge into timber.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Unknown |
| Date of Origin | 08/24/2005 at 1500 hrs. |
| Location | 2 miles NE of Sierraville , Ca. |
| Incident Commander | Not available |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 785 |
|---|---|
| Size | 2,270 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 08/30/2005 at 1800 hrs. |
| Fuels Involved | Open sage and east side Sierra open mixed conifer. |
| Fire Behavior | The fire continues to smolder in a few isolated areas well within the perimeter. |
| Significant Events | Not available |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Patrol and rehab dozer lines |
|---|---|
| Projected Movement | None. |
| Growth Potential | High |
| Terrain Difficulty | Moderate |
| Containment Target | It is very likely that containment and control targets will be met. |
| Remarks | The slop over fire was surveyed by GPS, this accounts for the slight increase in acreage. |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 5 mph NE |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 44 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 40 % |
