INCIDENT UPDATED 10/26/2012
Approximate Location
43.019 latitude, -110.421 longitude
Incident Overview
The Chall Creek Fire started on the Big Piney Ranger District Sunday, September 16, at approximately 2 pm. It burned in timber and sage. The fire began on Forest lands and quickly spread to adjacent private property.
All closures have been lifted, however, hazards still exist in the vicinity of the fire. For information on the dangers snags present, read the Hazard Tree Advisory.
The fire was declared out on October 25, at 1:15 pm.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
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| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Sunday September 16th, 2012 approx. 02:25 PM |
| Location | 30 miles West of Pinedale |
Current Situation
| Size | 687 acres |
|---|---|
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Saturday September 22nd, 2012 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Heavy logging slash. Heavy timber. |
| Significant Events | Snow received over fire area. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Fire was declared out on October 25 at 1:15 pm. |
|---|---|
| Terrain Difficulty | Medium |
| Remarks | Hazards such as snags, stump holes, and rolling debris still exist in the vicinity of the fire. For information on the dangers snags present read the Hazard Tree Advisory article. |
