NEWS RELEASE
August 29 Final Update
THIS WILL BE THE FINAL UPDATE FOR THE DIAMOND BUTTE FIRE Incident Commander Bob Johnson and all the members of Washington Interagency Incident Management Team 1 would like to express their thanks.. more
Approximate Location
Incident Overview
The Diamond Butte Fire started by numerous lightening strikes on Sunday, August 19, on the Yakama Nation Reservation. The fire was burning in heavy timber (including significant dead and down trees) in steep, remote terrain. Washington Interagency Incident Management Team #1 assumed control of the fire at 6 AM on August 22. After meeting incident objectives, the fire transitioned to a Type 3 Incident Management Team on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. This will be the final update for the Diamond Butte Fire.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Sunday August 19th, 2012 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Location | 37 miles west of Yakima |
| Incident Commander | Bob Johnson |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 75 |
|---|---|
| Size | 285 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Heavy timber (litter and understory)with significant dead and downed trees. |
| Fire Behavior | creeping, smoldering, burnout of a few jackpots of timber in the interior. |
Outlook
| Growth Potential | low |
|---|---|
| Terrain Difficulty | Medium |
