NEWS RELEASE
Update and Change of Command
Sunday, July 12, 2009 8 am This will be the last fire update from the Central Oregon Incident Management Team for the Black Butte II Fire. Future updates will be released from Central Oregon... more
INCIDENT UPDATED 7/12/2009
Approximate Location
44.401 latitude, -121.632 longitude
Incident Overview
Black Butte II Fire started early Monday morning, July 6, 2009. The cause is suspected lightning strike from the storm earlier.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Monday July 06th, 2009 approx. 01:18 AM |
| Location | 8 miles NW of Sisters, OR |
| Incident Commander | Mark Rapp |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 382 |
|---|---|
| Size | 578 acres |
| Percent Contained | 80% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Sunday July 12th, 2009 approx. 06:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | 10 Timber (litter and understory), Mixed Conifer and Ponderosa Pine |
| Fire Behavior | Creeping and smoldering and an increase in large diameter fuel consumption in the interior. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Mop up, prepare for Type 3 handoff. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | Transfer of command to type 3 organization tomorrow, Sunday the 12th, at 1800. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 3 mph N |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 83 degrees |
| Humidity | 23% |
