Approximate Location
Incident Overview
A total of 26 lightning fires were ignited on the Inyo National Forest on Saturday, July 18, 2009. The Forks Fire, which is approximately 3268 acres, started at 2:54 p.m. near Intake II, a small lake alongside State Route 168, 12 miles west of Bishop. The fire quickly grew in size and forced mandatory evacuation of the Bishop Creek Canyon Recreation area and closure of Highway 168.
The Forks Fire is now 100% contained. The Inyo National Forest will resume command of the Forks Fire on Friday, July 24, 2009.
Southern California Team #2 would like to thank the residents of Bishop and the Inyo National Forest for their cooperation and assistance and appreciate the chance to help support them during this incident.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Saturday July 18th, 2009 approx. 02:54 PM |
| Location | Bishop Creek Drainage, 12 miles west of Bishop |
| Incident Commander | Ron Woychak |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 300 |
|---|---|
| Size | 3,268 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Friday July 24th, 2009 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (little and understory),Timber in upper elevations, grading into pinyon juniper and sage in the lower elevations |
| Fire Behavior | Smoldering |
| Significant Events | 100% containment |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Patrol with engine strike team |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | Transition plan in place for 06:00 on 7/24/09 to transition incident back to a Type 3 team from the Inyo National Forest |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 15 mph S |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 62 degrees |
| Humidity | 35% |
