8/19/08 Edits - Canyon Complex Update
Canyon Complex Fire Information Updatewww.inciweb.org www.fs.fed.us/r5/plumas/ Contact: Public Information Office (530) 283-2050 FRIDAY, August 15, 2008 - 8 am PDT Update - This the last formal... more
Approximate Location
39.704 latitude, -121.248 longitudeSummary
The Canyon Complex is 97% contained and only the Belden Fire remains uncontained due to the inability to safely approach the open line. Small isolated areas of heat remain within the fireline and will continue to put up occasional columns of smoke throughout the remainder of the summer/fall. On 8/17/08 a type 3 team led by Randy Jennings and Tyler Otterson began management of the Canyon Complex.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Saturday June 21st, 2008 aprox 01:30 PM |
| Location | Feather River, Mount Hough and Beckwourth Ranger Districts |
| Incident Commander | Jennings / Otterson |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 100 |
|---|---|
| Size | 37,831 acres |
| Percent Contained | 97% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Tuesday September 30th, 2008 aprox 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Fuels involved are timber stands, areas of logging slash, dormant and young brush and grass. |
| Fire Behavior | Little or no fire spread. Low fire behavior backing downhill, smoldering, and creeping; interior islands continue to burn. |
| Significant Events | Resources are fully engaged in rehab activities. North Branch Rehab: 98% completed. South Branch Rehab: 98% completed. Mop-up and patrol activities continue in areas with heat. Due to unsafe conditions DIVS U and V continue to be closely monitored. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | In the northwest side of the complex: patrol and monitor; monitor French Bear and Belden Fires by air. Continue suppression rehab activities. In the southeast side of the complex: Patrol and monitor the southerly portion. Continue rehab activities in the central and northern portions. The southeastern end will be staffed by CALFIRE resources. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | The growth potential for fires in the complex is considered medium. |
| Terrain Difficulty | The terrain is rugged and isolated and is considered extreme. |
| Remarks | Beldon Fire 474 acres, 70% contained. Beldon Fire is the primary reason the complex remains at 97 percent overall containment. |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | Not available |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | Not available |
| Current Humidity | Not available |
