INCIDENT UPDATED 10/10/2008
Approximate Location
44.475 latitude, -120.224 longitude
Incident Overview
The Bridge Creek Fire started from a lightning strike on August 7, 2008. It is located partially within the Bridge Creek Wilderness on the Ochoco National Forest and on private lands protected by Oregon Department of Forestry.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Thursday August 07th, 2008 approx. 07:16 PM |
| Location | 5 miles S/SW of Mitchell |
| Incident Commander | Mark Rapp |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 340 |
|---|---|
| Size | 4,891 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Monday August 25th, 2008 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | 10 Timber(litter and understory) Fuel models 2, 8, 10. Burning in mixed conifer, juniper and grass. |
| Fire Behavior | Minimal fire behavior, creeping and smoldering continue in the interior. |
| Significant Events | None |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Mop-up, patrol and rehab. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | Local type 3 team will take over the incident at 0600 on 8/26. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 16 mph N |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 57 degrees |
| Humidity | 64% |
