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Hells Half Complex Wildland Fire

INCIDENT UPDATED 7/29/2008
This incident is 100% contained.

Approximate Location

40.751 latitude, -123.596 longitude

Summary

The Hell's Half Complex fire is now 100 percent contained. Firefighters from all over the nation have worked for over a month to contain the fire.

The demobilization of some crews will continue for the next few days with some remaining to patrol and mop-up the fire area. On Wednesday, July 30th, the management of the fire area will be transferred from Southern California Interagency Incident Management Team One to the Six Rivers National Forest fire management staff.

Firefighters will continue fire activity repair work along the fireline. Repair work may include repairing fences, removing flagging, constructing water bars, and removing berms created by fireline construction. They also will collect hose, supplies, and other equipment.

Hell's Half Fire Complex Map - July 18, 2008

Hell's Half Fire Complex Map - July 18, 2008

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Basic Information

Incident Type Wildland Fire 
Cause Lightning 
Date of Origin Friday June 20th, 2008 aprox 05:44 PM 
Location 3 Miles from the Burnt Ranch School 
Incident Commander Carlton Joseph 

Current Situation

Total Personnel 286 
Size 15,146 acres 
Percent Contained 100% 
Estimated Containment Date Monday July 28th, 2008 aprox 06:00 PM 
Fuels Involved

10 Timber (litter and understory) Fuel model 9 leaf/needle litter under full canopy and fuel model 1 short grass/scattered brush.

Fire Behavior

Isolated interior island smoldering.

Significant Events

Not available

Outlook

Planned Actions

Patrol and mop-up 200 feet within the perimeter of the fire. Continue fireline repair work.

Growth Potential

Low

Terrain Difficulty

Extreme

Remarks

The evacuation for residents in Dry Lake has been lifted as of 6:00 p.m.tonight. Caution should be exercised due to heavy equipment in the area performing fire line repair work.

Weather

Current Wind Conditions 2 mph NW 
Current Temperature 63 degrees 
Current Humidity 55 % 

Unit Information

Incident Contacts

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Phone: (530) 629-2184

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