Approximate Location
48.255 latitude, -119.735 longitudeSummary
The Washington Incident Management Team 2 has completed their work and a Type 3 Team will begin managing the Rattlesnake Point Complex taking command on Monday morning, July 7. The two teams are coordinating suppression plans for a smooth and seamless transition. Total acres burned on the Rattlesnake Point Complex is 2,625.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Monday June 30th, 2008 aprox 09:00 PM |
| Location | 10 Miles SW of Okanogan, East of Okanogan, and 17 miles SE of Omak |
| Incident Commander | Rex Reed |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 368 |
|---|---|
| Size | 2,633 acres |
| Percent Contained | 95% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Monday July 07th, 2008 aprox 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | 2 Timber (grass and understory), Also fuel models 1,5,6 |
| Fire Behavior | Creeping fire behavior was observed in the fire area today due to higher humidities and partly cloudy conditions. |
| Significant Events | Control lines will be completed in all fires within the complex by end of shift today. The two new lightning strike fires found yesterday (Double Shot East and West) were contained today at 2 acres each. The Rattlesnake Fire will be mopped up to 300 feet and the Kartar Fire will be mopped up to 100 feet by end of shift today. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Rattlesnake Fire - Patrol and continue supperssion activity rehab Kartar Fire - Mop-u to 300' Jackass Butte Fire - Patrol Coyote Creek Fire - Mop-up to 50' Double shot East and West - Patrol |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Medium |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | Not available |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | Not available |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 78 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 38 % |
