INCIDENT UPDATED 2/3/2010
Approximate Location
32.354 latitude, -90.85 longitude
Incident Overview
On 01/12/2010 at 1030 hours, the Natchez Trace Parkway Fire Crew conducted a prescribed fire at the Vicksburg National Military Park in Vicksburg, MS. The prescribed burn unit was located at the Old Graveyard site at the Vicksburg NMP. The burn unit consisted of one acre of land.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Prescribed Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Prescribed Burn |
| Date of Origin | Tuesday January 12th, 2010 approx. 10:30 AM |
| Location | Vicksburg NMP |
| Incident Commander | Shawn Nagle |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 11 |
|---|---|
| Size | 1 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Tuesday January 12th, 2010 approx. 11:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Tall grasses, Saw/March grasses |
| Fire Behavior | Creeping |
| Significant Events | None |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Hand ignation, Back firing |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | None |
| Terrain Difficulty | Slope 0-25% |
| Remarks | Burn Objectives -> Reduction of natural fuels 2 type 6 engines, 2 UTVs, 1 ATV |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 3 mph SE |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 49 degrees |
