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INCIDENT UPDATED 7/27/2008

Approximate Location

39.375 latitude, -122.976 longitude

Incident Overview

The complex contains four fires: (1) Mill Fire 3043 acres, 100% contained; (2) Monkey Rock Fire 1829 acres, 100% contained; (3) Big Fire 2193 acres, 100% contained; (4) Back Fire 1567 acres, 100% contained.
Southern California Interagency Incident Management Team #3 will be returning the Soda Complex to the Mendocino National Forest to be managed again by the Upper Lake Ranger District on Monday, July 28, 2008 at 8:00am. Crews will continue to work to finalize the mop operations and continue fire suppression repair efforts where required. Firefighters will continue to monitor and work the fire for several more days. Some smoke from the interior of the fire area may be seen for a period of time, but should not threaten the containment lines.
The Monkey Rock Fire, the Big and the Back Fires will continue to be patrolled by air. Further information regarding forest road closures should be directed to the Upper Lake Ranger District at (707) 275-2361.
Southern California Interagency Incident Management Team #3 wishes to thank the various agencies and the town of Upper Lake for their continued support and assistance during this incident.

Basic Information

Incident Type	Wildfire
Cause	Lightning
Date of Origin	Saturday June 21st, 2008 approx. 12:55 PM
Location	15 miles Northwest of Upper Lake
Incident Commander	Dave Fiorella

Current Situation

Total Personnel	389
Size	8,652 acres
Percent Contained	100%
Estimated Containment Date	Saturday July 26th, 2008 approx. 06:00 PM
Fuels Involved	Timber (litter and understory)
Fire Behavior	Smoldering.
Significant Events	Local Forest Service Type 3 organization will shadow SCIIMT #3 and tentatively transition on 7-28 at 0800.

Outlook

Planned Actions	Crews will continue holding and mop-up operations and fire suppression repair work.(coordinated with district resource advisors)
Growth Potential	Low
Terrain Difficulty	Extreme
Remarks	Fires containment: Mill Fire is estimated at 3043 acres and was contained 7/26. Monkey Rock Fire is 1829 acres and was contained on 7/14/08. Big Fire is 2193 acres and was contained on 7/5/08. Back Fire is 1567 acres and was contained on 6/29/08.