INCIDENT UPDATED 2/2/2010
Approximate Location
34.373 latitude, -88.779 longitude
Incident Overview
On 01/08/2010 at 1548 hours, the Natchez Trace Parkway Fire Crew was requested to assisted the Birmingham Ridge Volunteer Fire Department with a wildland fire and five large hay bales on fire on County Road 1948 in Lee County, Mississippi. Tupelo Engine # 640 responded and arrived on scene at 1606 hours to assist with suppression operations. All units clear at 1629 hours. The Lee Sheriff Office is investigating the fires after catching juveniles fleeing in the fire area.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Juveniles |
| Date of Origin | Friday January 08th, 2010 approx. 03:48 PM |
| Location | County Road 1948 |
| Incident Commander | Shaun Martinet |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 3 |
|---|---|
| Size | 2 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Friday January 08th, 2010 approx. 04:29 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Grasses |
| Fire Behavior | Smoldering |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Extingushment |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | None |
| Remarks | Law Enforcement investigation-juveniles caught fleeing the fire scene. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 4-6 mph SE |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22 degrees |
| Humidity | 24% |
