INCIDENT UPDATED 5/2/2008
Incident Overview
The US Forest Service conducted a prescribe burn in the vicinity of Grizzly Flat near Caldor Road on April 30, 2008. The fire burned along the ground and removed low growing vegetation, known as Bear Clover, dead branches and other natural debris situated under the trees. Smoke was highly visible during the burn. Fire equipment and personnel were on hand during the ignition and patrols took place following the burn. The prescribe burn is named Last Chance.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Prescribed Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Prescribe Fire |
| Location | Grizzly Flat near caldor Road |
| Incident Commander | Sean Ferrell |
Current Situation
| Size | 120 acres |
|---|---|
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Significant Events | Everything went as planned. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Fire personnel ignited the fuels a strip at a time until successive strips successfully burned the entire area. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | None |
| Containment Target | April 30, 2008. Continment lines were constructed before the fire was ignited. |
| Remarks | The prescribe fire behaved as planned and reduced fuel build up under the trees. |
