Approximate Location
Incident Overview
Management of the Steep Creek Fire was transitioned to a Type IV organization on Sunday, July 26. The fire is a portion of the Steep Aspen Prescribed Fire that spread to the Escalante Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest on July 17. This prompted managers to declare this portion a wildland fire.
An emergency temporary road, trail and area closure in associated with the Steep Creek Fire is in affect until further notice. See the closure notice and map for more details.
This is the final update for this fire unless significant activity occurs.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | Friday July 17th, 2009 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Location | 11 miles northeast of Boulder, UT |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 6 |
|---|---|
| Size | 309 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Mixed conifer, aspen |
| Fire Behavior | Smoldering. Precipitation occurred over the fire yesterday. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Monitor and patrol fire perimeter. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Steep, rugged |
| Remarks | An area closure in in affect for the fire area. This includes trails and roads within the closure. Reason: Concerns for public safety. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 5-10 mph SW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 89 degrees |
