INCIDENT UPDATED 8/13/2009
Approximate Location
38.18 latitude, -120.254 longitude
Incident Overview
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 Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Sunday July 26th, 2009 approx. 03:35 PM |
| Location | Middle Fork Stanislaus River Canyon near Mt. Knight |
| Incident Commander | R. Laeng |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 9 |
|---|---|
| Size | 6,130 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Tuesday 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 |
