INCIDENT UPDATED 7/28/2010
Approximate Location
41.498 latitude, -120.974 longitude
Incident Overview
Over the course of two days a series of lightning strikes have caused 85 fires. The largest of the fires is the Peak Incident at 75 acres, as of 2000, July 26, 2010.
Based on the numbers of fires, resources committed, and weather predictions for the remainder of the week, a Type 2 IMT was ordered and Nor-Cal Team 1 was dispatched.
IC Swartzlander took command of the incident at 0900, July 27, 2010
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Monday July 26th, 2010 approx. 02:03 PM |
| Location | Numerous fires in patrol status throughout the IMT suppression area on the MDF |
| Incident Commander | Kent Swartzlander |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 287 |
|---|---|
| Size | 67 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Wednesday July 28th, 2010 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | 2 Timber (grass and understory) |
| Fire Behavior | Minimal smoldering in some heavy fuels |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Continue with containment and mop up activities. Initial attack starts in assigned areas. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | medium |
| Remarks | There are 31 fires. Two of the fires are Class C and the other 18 are Class A or B. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 6 to 12 mph SW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 80 degrees |
| Humidity | 14% |
