NEWS RELEASE
The Brothers Wilderness closure update
A special Closure Order has been implemented for the northern portion of The Brothers Wilderness effective Tuesday, 9/13/11, and enforcement activities continue. The Brothers Wilderness is not... more
Approximate Location
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | Wednesday August 31st, 2011 approx. 08:00 PM |
| Location | SW of Brinnon, WA |
| Incident Commander | Kelvin Thompson |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 16 |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,280 acres |
| Estimated Containment Date | Friday September 30th, 2011 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | 10 Timber (litter and understory) Douglas-fir, Hemlock, Red cedar, second growth with scattered old growth in the fire area. |
| Fire Behavior | Smoldering and creeping in downed heavy fuel. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Fire officials hiking to SE edge of fire perimeter 9/19/2011 to access fire area. Continue to monitor fire from observation points. Type 3 helicopter with IA capabilities available to assist where necessary with bucket work. |
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| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
| Remarks | IR flight 9/16/2011 showed slight growth and most heat on west edge of fire. Incident Command Post at Quilcene, Hood Canal Ranger District office. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 4-6 mph SW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 59 degrees |
| Humidity | 64% |
