INCIDENT UPDATED 8/6/2009
Approximate Location
43.082 latitude, -122.143 longitude
Incident Overview
The Whitney Fire has been declared 'out'. It is under the management of Crater Lake National Park, and the burned area is currently being rehabilitated.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Friday July 03rd, 2009 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Location | North Boundary of Crater Lake National Park |
| Incident Commander | Matt Broyles |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 55 |
|---|---|
| Size | 92 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Wednesday July 22nd, 2009 approx. 06:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Mountain Hemlock, True Fir light understory |
| Fire Behavior | Fire contained, no spread anticipated. |
| Significant Events | Commanded changed at 0600 hrs July 24 to Type 4 Team, IC Matt Broyles |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Monitor and secure. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Low |
| Remarks | Demobilization continuing. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 7 mph S |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 81 degrees |
| Humidity | 23% |
