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Knight Fire

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INCIDENT UPDATED 8/13/2009

Approximate Location

38.18 latitude, -120.254 longitude

Incident Overview

This "photo" is composed of several thank you signs that were placed by the public thanking the firefighters for their efforts on the Knight fire.

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The Knight Fire began on July 26, 2009. Firefighters successfully gained 100% containment of this fire August 11. Remaining work to be done on the incident has been turned over to the MiWok Ranger District. Suppression damage repair completion and the last of the personnel and equipment demobilization is expected by August 13. District fire managers will continue to closely monitor the remaining smoldering and burning areas within the fire's perimeter.

Basic Information

Incident TypeWildfire
CauseUnder Investigation
Date of OriginSunday July 26th, 2009 approx. 03:35 PM
LocationMiddle Fork Stanislaus River Canyon near Mt. Knight
Incident CommanderR. Laeng

Current Situation

Total Personnel9
Size6,130 acres
Percent Contained100%
Estimated Containment DateTuesday August 11th, 2009 approx. 06:00 PM
Fuels Involved

Burning in timber and brush. Fuel Model 10.

Significant Events

Fire has been turned over to the Mi-Wok Ranger District.

Outlook

Growth Potential

Low

Terrain Difficulty

Extreme

Remarks

Last Report

Unit Information

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Stanislaus National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
19777 Greenley Road
Sonora, CA 95370

Incident Contact

Jerry Snyder
Phone: 209-532-3671 ext. 244

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