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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel> <atom:link href="http://inciweb.org/feeds/rss/articles/i/1269/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><title>InciWeb Incident Articles for Mustang Corner</title><link>http://inciweb.org/forest/1269/</link><description>Latest articles for Mustang Corner Wildland Fire</description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:42:44 -06:00</pubDate><language>en-us</language><item><title><![CDATA["Final Website Update (Mustang Corner Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1269/6835/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1269/6835/</guid><description><![CDATA["The Mustang Corner Fire is "looking good" according to firefighters. The blaze is approximately 85% contained with favorable weather conditions forecast over the next few days. The Southern Area Incident Management Blue Team will return management of the fire to the Everglades National Park on Sunday, May 25, 2008. A number of firefighting resources will remain to continue mop-up and rehab work until released by park"]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 10:49:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Final Website Update (Mustang Corner Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1269/6834/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1269/6834/</guid><description><![CDATA["Today, Saturday, May 24th is the last day this website will be updated. Please see new contact number on the home page to learn of any new developments or to discuss rehabilitation efforts related to the Mustang Corner"]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 10:43:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["May 23, 2008 Fire Update - Noon (Mustang Corner Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1269/6833/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1269/6833/</guid><description><![CDATA["The nearly 40,000 acre Mustang Corner Fire has been more cooperative with firefighters over the past two days. A change in wind direction and intensity, along with higher humidity and the "never give up" resolve of firefighters has worked to contain at least 80% of the 10 day old blaze "We still have fire out there," said Incident Commander Mike Quesinberry. "In fact, there will be fire out there until we get significant rainfall, which we hope is right around the corner."Today Firefighters and aerial resources-helicopters and single-engine tankers-- will continue working to extinguish remaining hot spots in hammocks. If significant amounts of rainfall don&#39;t occur soon, area residents can expect smoke, heat and smoldering to continue for several weeks.Fire weather forecasters again predict southerly winds possibly shifting into an easterly flow during the day. While fire crews are most focused on mopping up hot spots along the southern perimeter of the fire, they are alert to the..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 12:58:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire Update-thursday, May 22 (Mustang Corner Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1269/6832/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1269/6832/</guid><description><![CDATA["Firefighters are gaining the upper hand in their efforts to contain the Mustang Corner fire. The fire perimeter showed no growth yesterday and acres consumed remains at approximately 40,000 acres. Containment has increased to 70% allowing some resources to be reassigned to other fires across the region. Prison officials from the evacuated Everglades Correctional Facility, Krome Detention Center and Geo Corp facility were informed that the fire was no longer threatening their facilities. TodayFirefighters and aerial resources-helicopters and single-engine tankers-- will continue working to extinguish fires in hammocks. If drought conditions persist, some smoke, heat and smoldering could continue for several weeks in the hammocks. More than 250 personnel from around the country are involved in the incident and are being supported by a variety of aircraft. Firefighters are working to protect important habitat for the federally endangered Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow and other natural..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 17:24:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire Update-wednesday, May 21, 2008 (Mustang Corner Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1269/6829/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1269/6829/</guid><description><![CDATA["Firefighters, aerial support and the weather all cooperated yesterday to limit the Mustang Corner Fire&#39;s spread and to strengthen the line around the roughly 40,000-acre fire. Because of these combined efforts, the fire is now 50 percent contained.Ground crews worked to put out spot fires along the southern boundary of the fire. Aerial resources-helicopters, single-engine and heavy airtankers-successfully dropped water and fire retardant on the hottest areas of the fireMustang Corner firefighters successfully assisted with a brush fire just outside the park boundary, limiting its size to under an acre. Three nearby prisons remain evacuated as a precautionary measure.Today The National Park Service and fire personnel are making every effort to keep the fire within the park boundary. Today&#39;s suppression efforts will concentrate on hot spots on the southern and western edges of the fire. More than 250 personnel from around the country are involved in the incident and are being..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 13:52:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire Update -- May 20, 2008 (Mustang Corner Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1269/6828/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1269/6828/</guid><description><![CDATA["YesterdayWith only a few scattered afternoon showers, the Mustang Corner Fire in Everglades National Park continued to burn as record temperatures and drought conditions prevailed. Fire weather forecasters are predicting continued winds out of the southwest with increased chances for moisture. Firefighters directly attacked the 39,000-acre blaze on the southernmost edge on Monday as aircraft dropped thousands of gallons of water along the fire&#39;s northern perimeter.Two nearby prisons were evacuated voluntarily as a precautionary measure.Firefighters focused their on-the-ground efforts on putting out any hotspots on the southern edge of the fire and burnout operations on the west.Crews and equipment continue to arrive to aid in suppression efforts. To date, no structures have been lost and the fire remains within the Park boundary. Firefighters are also working to protect the critical habitat of the federally endangered Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow and a variety of other important..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 12:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Richmond Road Closed (Mustang Corner Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1269/6827/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1269/6827/</guid><description><![CDATA["Road ClosuresEverglades National Park has temporarily closed Richmond Drive (SW 168th Street) west of the park border to motorized and non-motorized vehicles due to public safety"]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 09:51:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire Update - Monday, May 19,2008 (Mustang Corner Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1269/6826/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1269/6826/</guid><description><![CDATA["YesterdayThe Mustang Corner Fire in Everglades National Park continued to burn as record temperatures and drought conditions persisted yesterday. Firefighters directly attacked the nearly 36,000 acre blaze on the southernmost edge on Sunday as aircraft dropped thousands of gallons of water along the fire&#39;s northern perimeter. Firefighters conducted a successful burnout operation south of the Chekika Visitor Center. This further protects communities neighboring the national park on the east. Crews and equipment continue to arrive to aid in suppression efforts. To date, no structures have been lost and the fire remains within the Park boundary. Firefighters are also working to protect the critical habitat of the federally endangered Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow and a variety of other important wildlife and natural resources.Today Suppression efforts on Monday will be concentrated on the northeast corner of the fire above the Chekika visitor area. All available aircraft will deliver..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 09:33:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Mustang Corner Fire Update 11 AM  (Mustang Corner Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1269/6825/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1269/6825/</guid><description><![CDATA["The Mustang Corner Fire has burned approximately 32,821 acres since May 14th and is 20% contained. The Southern Area Incident Management Blue Team began managing the fire on Saturday morning. Fire crews continue to actively suppress the fire utilizing air and ground resources. Record high temperatures and low relative humidity, combined with southwest winds may result in extreme fire behavior and smoky conditions. Burnout operations were conducted yesterday to protect structures south of Chekika visitor area and to impede the fire&#39;s progress toward the eastern boundary of the Everglades National Park. A dense smoke advisory remains is in effect for west Miami-Dade.Firefighters evaluated the possibility of conducting a burnout near the southern perimeter of the Mustang Corner Fire within Everglades National Park. However, based on field observations this morning, the southern portion of the fire is burning cooler, allowing firefighters to directly attack the fire. This will reduce..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 18:17:00 -06:00</pubDate></item></channel></rss>