Approximate Location
Incident Overview
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.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Friday June 20th, 2008 approx. 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 approx. 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. |
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. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 2 mph NW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 63 degrees |
| Humidity | 55% |
