INCIDENT UPDATED 3/25/2013
Approximate Location
40 latitude, -120.867 longitude
Incident Overview
Firefighters continue working (lining the perimeter) on the Refuge Prescribed Burn Project to enhance wildlife habitat today through mid-week when we expect precipitation.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Prescribed Fire |
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| Cause | N/a Prescribed Burn |
| Date of Origin | Monday March 18th, 2013 approx. 12:30 PM |
| Location | Mt. Hough Wildlife Refuge |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 6 |
|---|---|
| Size | 75 acres |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Burn perimeter with control lines continues today, 3/25 thru mid-week until expected precipitation. Burning the interior will continue over the next two weeks pending favorable conditions. |
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| Remarks | Smoke will be visible in the Quincy area (American Valley) and possibly beyond. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 11 mph SW |
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| Temperature | 63 degrees |
| Humidity | 28% |
