INCIDENT UPDATED 5/7/2009
Approximate Location
35.534 latitude, -83.276 longitude
Incident Overview
On Saturday, May 2, one crew will patrol for smoking stump holes and logs. They will also scatter logs, branches, and other forest debris to obliterate firelines that were tied into the Blue Ridge Parkway, helping restore the natural conditions of the area.
This will be the final update for this fire.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | Monday April 27th, 2009 approx. 02:30 PM |
| Location | 8 miles NE of Cherokee, NC |
| Incident Commander | Dueitt And Wilder |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 70 |
|---|---|
| Size | 2,200 acres |
| Percent Contained | 80% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Friday May 08th, 2009 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | 9 Hardwood litter burning in pine beetle kill and eastern hemlock mortality areas |
| Fire Behavior | Minimal with more rain forecast. |
| Significant Events | With only a few smoldering stump holes and logs remaining and more rain in the forecast, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians plans to reassume control of the incident from the Southern Area Type 2 IMT on Sunday, May 3. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | One crew will mop up hot spots on Saturday, May 2. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Minimal |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 12 mph SW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 69 degrees |
| Humidity | 51% |
