INCIDENT UPDATED 6/20/2008
Approximate Location
39.894 latitude, -122.708 longitude
Incident Overview
The Whiskey Fire, located in Tehama County on the Mendocino National Forest, is burning in chaparral brushand grasses in a sparsely habited area about five miles Northwest of the community of Paskenta.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Thursday June 12th, 2008 approx. 12:30 PM |
| Location | 5 miles northwest of Paskenta, California |
| Incident Commander | Recker |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 418 |
|---|---|
| Size | 7,783 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Thursday June 19th, 2008 approx. 06:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Chaparral (6 foot), oak woodland, and grass |
| Fire Behavior | Firefighters observed creeping and smoldering fire behavior. |
| Significant Events | Road closures remain in effect for portions of M-2 and M-4 roads to the fire area. Demobilization of resources continues. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Fire crews in all divisions of the fire will mop-up within 300 feet of the fire perimeter, continue fire suppression rehabilitation, and patrol the fire. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Containment Target | The chosen management strategy has succeed. |
| Remarks | This morning, NorCal Team II transferred command of the fire to a smaller fire management organization under the command of Incident Commander Ron Recker. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 28 mph SW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 70 degrees |
| Humidity | 21% |
