INCIDENT UPDATED 5/26/2009
Incident Overview
The Bockhouse fire is on the Westside of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. It is located near Blockhouse Lake. As of May 22 the fire is 75% contained.
The nine residents who were evacuated will be allowed to return later this afternoon. 4 homes were destroyed in the fire, 3 of which were seasonal cabins.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
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| Cause | Unknown At This Time |
| Date of Origin | Wednesday May 20th, 2009 approx. 01:40 PM |
| Location | 7 miles east of Park Falls |
| Incident Commander | Mark Flunker |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 30 |
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| Size | 112 acres |
| Percent Contained | 75% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Friday May 22nd, 2009 approx. 06:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Mixed hardwoods |
| Significant Events | Mop up and monitoring will continue throughout the day. |
Current Weather
| Temperature | 63 degrees |
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