INCIDENT UPDATED 4/17/2012
Approximate Location
38.509 latitude, -78.635 longitude
Incident Overview
Page County, near Shenandoah, VA, 5 or 6 brush fires reported (some on USFS land) starting at 3:04 PM Sunday . Initially the fire was threatening about 10 to 15 homes, voluntary evacuations but fire is no longer threatening structures, homeowners returned home.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | Sunday April 08th, 2012 approx. 03:00 AM |
| Location | West of Shenandoah VA |
| Incident Commander | Mike Walkins |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 35 |
|---|---|
| Size | 3,717 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Saturday April 14th, 2012 approx. 12:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | 9 hardwood Litter |
| Fire Behavior | minimal active flame however there is still numerous areas of concern requiring constant monitoring. |
| Significant Events | This fire has been incorporated into the overall Easter Complex and all management decisions are being provided by the IMT assigned to the complex. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | ARSON REWARD POSTED check out the news release in the Articles tab. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 8-13 mph SW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 82 degrees |
| Humidity | 35% |
