Approximate Location
Incident Overview
The Sherwin Fire started Sunday August 3 at 11:45 am. It is located two miles south of the Town of Mammoth Lakes. The fire has burned 347 acres. The fire was human caused and is still under investigation. Helicopters are assisting handcrews and engines in the suppression of the Sherwin Fire. As of 0600 Friday August 8 the fire is at 88% percent containment.
Evacuations remain in effect for the Cherwin Creek Campground, Laurel Springs Camp, and the YCMA camp. Sherwin Creek Road is closed from Old Mammoth Road to Laural Creek truck Trail. Wilderness Trailheads at Sherwin Lakes and Valentine Lake remain cloxed. No wilderness permits are being issued for these trailhead.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | Sunday August 03rd, 2008 approx. 11:45 AM |
| Location | 2 miles south of Mammoth Lakes |
| Incident Commander | Carlton Joseph |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 299 |
|---|---|
| Size | 347 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | 10 Timber (litter and understory) FUEL MODELS 10 and 5 ARE INVOLVED, there is an area of older storm damaged blow down. |
| Fire Behavior | None |
| Significant Events | Crews began back hauling supplies from the line and rehabing firelines. Significant demobilization of resources. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | There will be no staffing on the fire tonight. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | There will be a transfer of command from Southern California Incident management team one, to a Forest Service type-4 organization. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 19 mph SW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 81 degrees |
| Humidity | 17% |
