INCIDENT UPDATED 6/7/2008
Approximate Location
36.167 latitude, -118.067 longitude
Incident Overview
The Honeybee Fire is being managed as Wildland Fire Use, and is burning in the South Sierra Wilderness between Olancha Pass and Haiwee Pass on the Kern Plateau and between 7600 and 9300 feet elevation along the spectacular Sierra Crest. The fire, which was sparked by lightning on May 5th, 2008, has grown to over 1200 acres. The fire is mostly burning on the Inyo National Forest, but crossed the South Fork of the Kern River on May 14th, and has burned approximately 50 acres on the Sequoia National Forest. As of June 7th, the fire has not spread during the strong winds that have occurred since May 20th. The fire is being managed jointly between the Inyo National Forest and the Sequoia National Forest, and is burning according to well-managed resource objectives.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Prescribed Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Monday May 05th, 2008 approx. 03:00 PM |
| Location | 10 miles southwest of Olancha, CA |
| Incident Commander | Kenny Gaynor |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 2 |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,235 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Jeffrey Pine, Mountain Mahogany, Sagebrush |
| Fire Behavior | Fire spread mostly occurring on windy days. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Fire is under observation by Inyo NF fire management, but no one remains on the ground. |
|---|---|
| Terrain Difficulty | Steep and rocky. |
