INCIDENT UPDATED 4/15/2008
This incident is 100% contained.
Summary
2 miles south of Big Spring
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | 03/27/2008 at 1800 hrs. |
| Location | 2 miles south of Big Spring |
| Incident Commander | Hannemann/ Abernathy |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 8 |
|---|---|
| Size | 271 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Fuel Model 3 Tall Grass (2.5 feet) |
| Fire Behavior | Wind Driven in light fuels. Extreme fire behavior was observed. |
| Significant Events | Structural protection in place of residences. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Continue suppression actions. Evacuations of homes in south Big Spring in effect, more possible. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | High |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
| Remarks | 13 Wind turbines are in the area and some have been damaged. The number of residences lost and/or damaged has not been confirmed and will be verified and shown in the next 209. |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | Not available |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | Not available |
| Current Humidity | Not available |
