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Gunbarrel

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INCIDENT UPDATED 9/11/2008

Approximate Location

44.495 latitude, -109.824 longitude

Incident Overview

The Gunbarrel Fire began when lightning struck in the North Absaroka Wilderness at 11:54 AM on July 26. The origin was approximately 40 miles west of the town of Cody in bug-killed trees with heavy dead and down timber.


Basic Information

Incident TypeWildfire
CauseLightning
Date of OriginSaturday July 26th, 2008 approx. 11:55 AM
Location30 miles west of Cody, Wyoming
Incident CommanderWapiti Ranger District

Current Situation

Size67,141 acres
Percent Contained85%
Estimated Containment DateWednesday October 15th, 2008 approx. 12:00 AM
Fuels Involved

Spruce/fir and Douglas-fir, 50-80% bug-killed, with extensive wood on the ground

Fire Behavior

Smouldering

Significant Events

From 1/4 to 1/2 inch of rain fell on the fire area September 10. The area closure was lifted effective today, September 11. There is still some heat in the Jim Creek, Trout Creek, and Robbers Roost drainages, so Forest visitors should be aware that hot spots are possible in these areas. Please be careful and report smoke to Cody Dispatch Center at 800.295.9954.

Outlook

Planned Actions

The fire is being managed by Wapiti Ranger District fire personnel. Firefighters mopped up some hot spots in the Jim Creek area this week. The fire is being monitored daily and patrols will increase this weekend as drier and warmer weather returns.

Growth Potential

Low

Terrain Difficulty

Extreme

Remarks

This will be the last planned InciWeb update (Sept. 11, 2008). The Forest will issue news releases as needed.

Current Weather

Wind Conditions5 mph W
Temperature62 degrees
Humidity50%

Unit Information

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Shoshone National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
808 Meadow Lane Avenue
Cody, WY 82414

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