INCIDENT UPDATED 9/9/2012
Approximate Location
39.169 latitude, -119.473 longitude
Incident Overview
Como Fire is burning in pinyon pine/juniper habitat on BLM public lands approximately ten miles southeast of Dayton, Nevada. The cause is under investigation, but numerous lightning strikes occured in the area on Saturday evening, September 9. The Sierra Front Type III Incident Mangement Team will take over management of the incident at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, September 10.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Sunday September 09th, 2012 approx. 12:06 PM |
| Location | Ten miles southeast of Dayton, Nevada |
| Incident Commander | Nate Rasner |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 168 |
|---|---|
| Size | 800 acres |
| Percent Contained | 1% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Tuesday September 11th, 2012 approx. 06:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Pinyon pine, juniper and sagebrush. |
| Fire Behavior | Erratic. |
| Significant Events | The Sierra Front Type III Incident Management Team will take over management of the incident at 6:00 a.m. on September 10. |
Outlook
| Terrain Difficulty | Limited road access. |
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Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 20 mph SW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 80 degrees |
| Humidity | 18% |
