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Blaisdell Fire

INCIDENT UPDATED 9/29/2005
This incident is 100% contained.

Summary

Blaisdell Fire is located in the hills above North Palm Springs.

Fire is fully Contained.

Basic Information

Incident Type Fire 
Cause Escaped Campfire 
Date of Origin 08/26/2005 at 2140 hrs. 
Location North Palm Springs 
Incident Commander Don Garwood 

Current Situation

Total Personnel Not available 
Size 5,493 acres 
Percent Contained 100% 
Estimated Containment Date 09/01/2005 at 0800 hrs. 
Significant Events

Crews continue to patrol, monitor, complete line construction and mop up. Mt. San Jacinto State Park and the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway have reopened, and the San Jacinto Wilderness has reopened for overnight use.

Outlook

Planned Actions

No structures are threatened and no evacuations are in effect. Crews will continue to patrol and monitor.

Growth Potential

Growth potential is now low.

Terrain Difficulty

Steep and extremely rocky terrain.

Remarks

Not available

Weather

Current Wind Conditions Not available 
Current Temperature Not available 
Current Humidity Not available 

Contact Information

Joint Information Center
(909) 383-5688

Unit Information

USFS ShieldSan Bernardino National Forest
602 S. Tippecanoe Avenue
San Bernardino, California 92408

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