INCIDENT UPDATED 7/29/2009
Approximate Location
26.177 latitude, -81.314 longitude
Incident Overview
On Saturday, May 2nd the Deep Fire will transition to G. Sheppard Type 3 Team. The fire is currently 30,005 acres and 95% contained. Expected containment date is May 4.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Ligtning |
| Date of Origin | Wednesday April 22nd, 2009 approx. 09:07 PM |
| Location | 1 mi North of I-75 and East of SR-29 |
| Incident Commander | Mike Wilkins |
Current Situation
| Size | 30,005 acres |
|---|---|
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Tuesday May 12th, 2009 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Tall Grass (2.5 feet), Prairie Grass and Pine--Fuel Models 3 and 7Active fire behavior in limited grass fuels. |
| Fire Behavior | Smoldering in hammocks. Lower RH and higher temperatures in the afternoon yield moderate fire behavior with flame lengths up to 2 feet |
| Significant Events | Transition with Sheppard Type 3 team today. Change of command at 1800 hours today |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Patrol and mop up in all Divisions. Continue IA duties. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Medium |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | Transition with G. Sheppard Type 3 Team tomorrow. Incident transfer of command at 1800 hours tomorrow. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 15 mph E |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 90 degrees |
| Humidity | 41% |
