NEWS RELEASE
FINAL Horseshoe Fire Update - June 27, 9:30 p.m.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESunday, June 27, 2010 - 9:30 p.m.Date Started: May 26, 2010 Cause: Human, under investigationLocation: 5 miles S of the town of Portal, AZ Size: 3,386 acresPercent contained: 85%. more
Approximate Location
Incident Overview
There will be no further updates for this incident on InciWeb.
Management of the Horseshoe Fire will transition to a Type 3 fire management organization on Monday June 28th at 12:00 p.m.
There will be a public meeting Monday June 28th at 7:00 PM at the Portal Fire Department to discuss future action on the Horseshoe Fire and the steps residents can take to prepare for the next wildland fire.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | Wednesday May 26th, 2010 approx. 08:00 AM |
| Location | 5 miles South of Portal, AZ |
| Incident Commander | Wayne Cook |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 71 |
|---|---|
| Size | 3,386 acres |
| Percent Contained | 85% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Saturday July 10th, 2010 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (grass and understory). |
| Fire Behavior | No fire activity was observed today. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Transition to Type 3 IC. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
| Remarks | Transition to Type 3 team will occur at noon on 28 June 2010. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 22 mph SW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 87 degrees |
| Humidity | 10% |
