INCIDENT UPDATED 3/5/2010
Approximate Location
34.054 latitude, -88.874 longitude
Incident Overview
On 02/27/2010 at 1100 hours, the Natchez Trace Fire Management conducted a prescribed fire at the Trace East South (Trace East) near milepost 244 on the eastside of the parkway. A total of 133 arces of parkway land was burned.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Prescribed Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Prescribed Fire |
| Date of Origin | Saturday February 27th, 2010 approx. 11:00 AM |
| Location | Milepost 244 |
| Incident Commander | Shawn Nagle |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 12 |
|---|---|
| Size | 133 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Saturday February 27th, 2010 approx. 04:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Hardwood Litter, Southern Long Needle Pine |
| Significant Events | Reduction of natural fuels |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Hand ignition, Back firing |
|---|---|
| Terrain Difficulty | 0-25 % slope, flat or rolling |
| Remarks | 2 type 6 engines, 2 UTV's, 1 ATV |
