INCIDENT UPDATED 2/3/2010
Approximate Location
32.375 latitude, -90.867 longitude
Incident Overview
On 01/11/2010 at 1535 hours, the Natchez Trace Parkway Fire Crew conducted a prescribed fire at the Vicksburg National Military Park in Vicksburg, MS. The location of the burn unit was at the Thayer's Approach and consisted of one acre on size.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Prescribed Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Prescribed Burn |
| Date of Origin | Monday January 11th, 2010 approx. 03:35 PM |
| Location | Vicksburg NMP Thayers Approach |
| Incident Commander | Shawn Nagle |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 11 |
|---|---|
| Size | 1 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Monday January 11th, 2010 approx. 03:55 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Timber litter and under story, light slash |
| Fire Behavior | Creeping |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Hand ignition, back firing |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | None |
| Terrain Difficulty | Slope 0-25% |
| Remarks | Burn Objectives ->(reduction natural fuels), 2 type 6 engines, 2 UTVs, 1 ATV |
Current Weather
| Temperature | 35 degrees |
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