INCIDENT UPDATED 8/20/2009
Approximate Location
33.142 latitude, -108.022 longitude
Incident Overview
Update: August 20, 2009
The Meason fire is 7,055 acres in size with minimal fire activity observed in the last three weeks. This will be the last update of the Meason Fire. If fire behavior increases, the updates will resume.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire Used For Resource Benefit |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Monday June 01st, 2009 approx. 10:50 AM |
| Location | 26 miles north of Mimbres, NM |
| Incident Commander | Hinson |
Current Situation
| Size | 7,055 acres |
|---|---|
| Fuels Involved | Ponderosa pine, pinon juniper. Hardwood litter. |
| Fire Behavior | Fire is smoldering. |
| Significant Events | Minimal fire activity observed in the last three weeks. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Fire is being monitored by lookouts. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | This fire is being managed for multiple objectives. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 10 mph S |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 90 degrees |
| Humidity | 8% |
