INCIDENT UPDATED 8/27/2012
Approximate Location
33.897 latitude, -111.147 longitude
Incident Overview
Mistake Peak Fire, 12 miles east of Tonto Basin on the Tonto National Forest. The fire began August 8 and is estimated at 5,220 acres and is 100 percent contained. Transition of the fire from the managment of the Northern Arizona Type II Incident Management Team to the Tonto National Forest occured August 20.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Wednesday August 08th, 2012 approx. 06:00 PM |
| Location | 12.5 miles east of Tonto Basin, AZ |
| Incident Commander | Jason Cress |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 6 |
|---|---|
| Size | 5,220 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Saturday August 25th, 2012 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Pinyon pine, juniper, oak brush, chaparral, grass, Ponderosa pine and understory |
| Fire Behavior | Only one smoke observed in center of the fire. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Fire Personnel continue to monitor and patrol the fire. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Steep, rugged, remote |
| Remarks | Forest Road (FR)609 is closed from FR 416 to FR 486 so crews can remove hazard trees along the roadway. The Closure is expected to be in place till August 31, 2012 |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 10 mph SW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 88 degrees |
| Humidity | 32% |
