Approximate Location
40.733 latitude, -123.054 longitudeSummary
Fire activity increased late yesterday as smoke cover began to lift over portions of the fire area. Containment lines on the south edge of Big Bar held. Internal islands will continue to burn out today. The south flank of the Buckhorn Fire continued to actively back into the French Creek and Prairie Creek drainages. The fire made a significant run to the north in the Prairie Creek drainage in the late afternoon. Firing operations began on Manzanita Ridge and progressed south to approximately 1 mile north of Highway 299 above Skunk Point Picnic Area. Firing operations on the southwest corner of the Buckhorn Fire have progressed to within 1.5 miles of Highway 299. The Carey Fire remains relatively inactive and continues backing slowly into the Eagle Creek drainage
Today's Objectives: Eagle Fire: Crews will continue to hold and mop up the south and west flank below the 16 road and hold and mop up new black line east and north of Big Bar. Structural engines are in place in Big Bar. Buckhorn Fire: Firefighters will resume firing operations on lower Manzanita Ridge this evening and above the community of Big Bar. The intent is to back the fire down to control lines above the community of Big Bar. Structural protection strike teams will continue to prepare and staff Big Bar area. Fire crews continue to provide point protection at both the Brooks and Lower Waldorf ranches. Carey Fire: Fire crews continue to hold the fire perimeter, patrol and mop up the west and east flanks of the fire.
Eagle 30,506 77%Buckhorn (partially in Trinity Alps Wilderness) 22,945 37%Carey (Trinity Alps Wilderness) 3,044 61%
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Saturday June 21st, 2008 aprox 09:28 AM |
| Location | Junction City, CA |
| Incident Commander | Craig Cowie, Nmimt |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 404 |
|---|---|
| Size | 105,325 acres |
| Percent Contained | 96% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Monday September 01st, 2008 aprox 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | 10 Timber (litter and understory) Grass, brush, and heavy timber. |
| Fire Behavior | Buckhorn Fire: Creeping and smoldering southeast in Manzanita Creek drainage. Eagle Fire: Smoldering and creeping with interior islands continuing to burn out. Carey Fire: Smoldering and creeping fire in the interior. |
| Significant Events | Personnel on the Eagle and Buckhorn Fires continue to patrol and mop-up. Crews continue to identify and accomplish significant suppression repair work. The type 1 crew was demobed off the Carey Fire today. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Actions planned on the Buckhorn Fire include monitoring, patrolling, lining and mop-up. A helitack crew will be inserted into the Carey Fire to mop-up a pocket of heat near Mary Blaine Meadow. Structure protection in the Big Bar area will be provided as needed. The incident continues to provide Initial Attack support to the Forest. Suppression repair work will continue on the Cedar and Eagle Fires. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
| Remarks | The Iron/Alps Complex is 105,325 acres. The Iron Complex is 101,186 acres and includes 2 uncontained fires: The Eagle Fire at 32,059 acres, 99% contained; and the Buckhorn Fire at 28,439 acres, 96% contained. The Alps Complex at 4,139 acres includes 1 uncontained fire: the Carey Fire at 3,698 acres, 97% contained. Total Cost for the Iron/Alps Complex is $71,913,005 with the Iron Complex costing $69,922,005 and the Alps Complex costing $1,991,000. |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 12 mph NW |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 59 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 50 % |
