Summary
The Ralston fire started in the bottom of the Middle Fork American River on Tuesday September 5, 2006. 100% containment was declared at 6:00 pm on Sunday, September 17, 2006. The fire burned 8,423 acres.
The Placer County Water Agency and PG&E continue to assess and repair damage to equipment and infrastructure in the fire area. These efforts are in cooperation with the Incident Management Team.
The California Interagency Incident Management Team #4 will transfer management of the Ralston Fire back to the El Dorado and Tahoe National Forests on 9/19/06 at 7:00 a.m.
Mosquito Ridge Road (Forest Road 96) is closed from the Foresthill Road to Robinson Flat Road (Forest Road 43). Blacksmith Flat Road (Forest Road 23) is closed from Mosquito Ridge Road to Ramsy Crossing. Ralston Ridge Road (Forest Road 25) is closed from Blacksmith Flat Road to French House.
Road closures will continue until further notice.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | 09/05/2006 at 1551 hrs. |
| Location | Mosquito Ridge Road East of Foresthill |
| Incident Commander | Local Command |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 400 |
|---|---|
| Size | 8,423 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 09/17/2006 at 1800 hrs. |
| Fuels Involved | Type 10 Timber (litter and understory) Brush and Timber |
| Fire Behavior | n/a |
| Significant Events | Mop up, rehabilitation, and restoration planning is in process |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Not available |
|---|---|
| Remarks | Not available |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 3 mph N |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | Not available |
| Current Humidity | Not available |
