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Silver Fire

INCIDENT UPDATED 9/25/2009

Approximate Location

39.944 latitude, -121.098 longitude

Incident Overview

Silver Fire road closure is lifted.


Basic Information

Incident TypeWildfire
CauseUnder Investigation
Date of OriginSaturday September 19th, 2009 approx. 03:00 PM
LocationT24N R8E S16

Current Situation

Total Personnel77
Size307 acres
Percent Contained100%
Estimated Containment DateMonday September 21st, 2009 approx. 06:00 PM
Fuels Involved

10 Timber (litter and understory) Timber litter and understory and brush.

Fire Behavior

Isolated interior hot spots.

Significant Events

Completed containment lines. Continue securing lines and mopping-up to 300 feet in where it can be completed safely.

Outlook

Planned Actions

Transition back to local unit at 0700 on 9/24/09. Continue mop-up, patrol and back haul excess equipment.

Growth Potential

Low

Terrain Difficulty

Extreme

Current Weather

Wind Conditions5 mph SW
Temperature95 degrees
Humidity10%

Unit Information

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Plumas National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
159 Lawrence Street
P.O. Box 11500
Quincy, CA 95971

Incident Contact

Silver Fire Information
Phone: 530-283-7882

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