Approximate Location
Incident Overview
The Sisters fire began on the Modoc National Forest on Thursday October 11 due to more accurate mapping the fire is 142 acres with a 100 % containment. The Fire is currently under investigation. Several ground resources are are on scene and involved with the fire supression and mop up operations. Three Sisters Trail and Lyon Trail within the Lava beds National Monument are closed for the safety of the public.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Thursday October 11th, 2012 approx. 01:11 PM |
| Location | 13 miles south of Tulelake , CA |
| Incident Commander | Orr |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 54 |
|---|---|
| Size | 142 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Saturday October 13th, 2012 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | FM 5 grass, brush pockets of FM 4, with dense mountain mahogany, decadent bitterbrush and sage brush; Isolated junipers |
| Fire Behavior | Fire behavior moderated after midnight in the brush and fuel models, |
| Significant Events | Three Sisters Trail and Lyon Trail within the Lava beds National Monument closed for the safety of the public |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | hold, improve and mop up along existing containment lines. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | Extremely dry fuels , including live fuel moistures at or nearing lowest recorded measurements, rugged terrain impeding foot and vehicle travel have challenged containment efforts |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 3 mph SW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 63 degrees |
| Humidity | 30% |
