INCIDENT UPDATED 8/6/2008
This incident is 100% contained.
Approximate Location
39.935 latitude, -119.953 longitudeSummary
The Gooseberry Fire was started by dry lightning at 12:25 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29. It is burning in the Seven Lakes Mountain, approximately three miles due east of U.S. Highway 395 and north of Dry Valley.
Units included seven 20-person handcrews, 19 engines, 3 dozers, 1 watertender and two helicopters. Significant demobilization of resources will begin by 1800 on 7/31.
There are approximately 145 personnel remaining on the incident.
No injuries have been reported.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Tuesday July 29th, 2008 aprox 12:25 PM |
| Location | Seven Lakes Mountains |
| Incident Commander | Billy Britt |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | Not available |
|---|---|
| Size | 3,042 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Thursday July 31st, 2008 aprox 06:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Sagebrush and pinyon/juniper with dry grasses at lower elevations. |
| Fire Behavior | Fire was fully contained on 7/31/2008. |
| Significant Events | Fire was fully contained on 7/31/2008. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Not available |
|---|---|
| Remarks | Not available |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | Not available |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | Not available |
| Current Humidity | Not available |
