INCIDENT UPDATED 7/4/2008
Approximate Location
37.883 latitude, -119.879 longitude
Incident Overview
The North Mountain Fire began on June 21, and was caused by lightning. The fire is located 15 miles northeast of Groveland, Ca., north of the Tuolumne River and south of Cherry Creek, on the Groveland Ranger District of the Stanislaus National Forest. The Preston Falls Trail is closed. The fire is currently 2,889 and is 100% contained. The incident will transition to a Type 3 organization on July 7, 2008.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Saturday June 21st, 2008 approx. 03:48 PM |
| Location | 15 miles NE of Groveland |
| Incident Commander | Ron Woychak |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 377 |
|---|---|
| Size | 2,889 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Thursday July 03rd, 2008 approx. 06:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Chaparral (6 Feet) Heavy Brush and Timber |
| Fire Behavior | Creeping ground fire within the perimeter. |
| Significant Events | The fire is fully contained and the Type 3 IMT is identified. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Continue mop up. Crews will continue to spike out on the northern perimeter. Continue demob of several overhead resources. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
| Remarks | The fire will transition to a Type 3 IMT on 7/7/08 at 0600. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 4-9 mph SW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 88 degrees |
| Humidity | 19% |
