INCIDENT UPDATED 10/1/2008
Incident Overview
The 20 acre Rock Fire started in the early afternoon on Tuesday, September 30 and was contained just after 7:00 that same evening. The fire is located near Rock Creek Dam to the east of State Highway 70 in the Feather River Canyon. The highway is open. No homes were threatened. Six airtankers, 2 helicopters, 6 engines, and 2 Type 1 handcrews initially fought the fire. One handcrew will remain to finish mopping up today. Cause is being determined.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Tuesday September 30th, 2008 aprox 02:18 PM |
| Location | T25N, R6E, Sec26 |
| Incident Commander | Craggs |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 20 |
|---|---|
| Size | 20 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Tuesday September 30th, 2008 aprox 07:15 PM |
| Fuels Involved | n/a |
| Fire Behavior | n/a |
| Significant Events | n/a |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Most firefighters have been released.One handcrew will remain at end of October 1 to mop-up. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | n/a |
| Terrain Difficulty | Flat to very steep and rocky |
| Remarks | n/a |
