INCIDENT UPDATED 3/5/2010
Approximate Location
33.916 latitude, -88.927 longitude
Incident Overview
On 02/25/2010, the Natchez Trace Parkway Fire Managment conducted a prescribed fire in the Trace East-South (Witchdance unit) near milepost 233 on the eastside of the parkway. This burn was done in conjunction with theTombigbee National Forest burning one of there burn units inthe same area. A total of 72 parkway arces were burned.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Prescribed Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Prescribed Fire |
| Date of Origin | Thursday February 25th, 2010 approx. 11:00 AM |
| Location | Milepost 233 |
| Incident Commander | Shawn Nagle |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 12 |
|---|---|
| Size | 72 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Thursday February 25th, 2010 approx. 04:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Hardwood Litter, Southern Long-Needle Pine |
| Significant Events | Reduce natural fuels |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Hand ignition, back firing |
|---|---|
| Terrain Difficulty | 25 % slope, flat or rolling |
| Remarks | 2 type 6 engines, 2 UTV's, 1 ATV |
