Approximate Location
Incident Overview
The Corner Canyon Fire started on August 25, 2008 at 12:15 P.M. The fire is located east of Draper City on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. It is burning in grass and brush and some mixed conifer. The fire is 808 acres and is 75% contained. 100% containment is expected on August 28, 2008 at 9:00 P.M. The U.S. Forest Service and Salt Lake Unified Fire Authority are managing the fire incident under a unified command. The Draper City Park and Rodeo Grounds/Equestrian Park are being used for the Incident Command Post and the Helicopter Base and are closed to the public until further notice. The Corner Canyon Regional Park is also closed remain until further notice for public safety, for information pertaining to the Corner Canyon Regional Park you may call (801) 576-6500 or go their web page www.draper.ut.us
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | Monday August 25th, 2008 approx. 12:15 PM |
| Location | 4 miles west of Draper |
| Incident Commander | Sanders |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 179 |
|---|---|
| Size | 808 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Thursday August 28th, 2008 approx. 09:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | grass, scrub oak and some mixed conifer |
| Fire Behavior | Backing ground fire, minimal torching. |
| Significant Events | crews are constructing, strengthening and cold trailing contaiment lines. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Continue to construct line along the east flank, as well as cold trailing along the south and west flanks, and suppressing hotspots along the north flank. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | High |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 10-20 mph NW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 83-85 degrees |
| Humidity | 20-24% |
