INCIDENT UPDATED 2/28/2013
Approximate Location
32.522 latitude, -89.977 longitude
Incident Overview
On 02/18/2013 at 1400 hours, NATR Fire Crew at Ridgeland responded to a report of a wildland fire at Milepost 114.7 on east side for the Parkway. NATR Engine 670 arrived on scene at 1500 hours and tied in with the Gluckstadt Volunteer Fire Department who was already on scene. At 1530 hours, hand lines were installed and at 1600 hours a small burn out operation was started and completed at 1645 hours. The fire was called contained at 1920 hours and called controlled on 02/19/2013 at 0925 hours. The Old Hickory fire was declared out on 02/20/13 at a total of 3.3 acres. The Old Hickory fire was caused by a downed power line.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Down Power Line |
| Date of Origin | Monday February 18th, 2013 approx. 02:00 PM |
| Location | Milepsot 114.7 |
| Incident Commander | Chris Nothstine |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 14 |
|---|---|
| Size | 3 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Monday February 18th, 2013 approx. 08:20 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Timber |
| Fire Behavior | Torching |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Install handline, Burnout Opeation |
|---|---|
| Terrain Difficulty | Flat |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 20-30 mph S |
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