NEWS RELEASE
FINAL DAILY UPDATE 8-19-2009
Glide, OR - The Williams Creek fire is producing less heat and smoke every day. Despite hot and dry conditions, firefighters are successfully dousing the now smoldering fire. A lack of... more
Approximate Location
Incident Overview
The Williams Creek Fire was 100% contained on Sunday, August 16th, at 6 PM. It's size is 8395 acres, or 13.1 square miles. A Type 3 team continues with mop-up, patrol, and rehabilitation of firelines. The District is expected to assume patrol responsibility on Monday, August 24th.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Tuesday July 28th, 2009 approx. 01:00 PM |
| Location | 15 miles east of Glide |
| Incident Commander | Veale/n Umpqua Rd |
Current Situation
| Size | 8,395 acres |
|---|---|
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Sunday August 16th, 2009 approx. 06:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | 10 - Timber (litter and understory) |
| Fire Behavior | Smoldering with occasional flames well interior. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Continue patrol, mop-up, and suppression repair. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Medium |
| Remarks | Transfer of patrol responsibility from Type 3 team (IC Veale) to District expected to occur Monday, August 24th. |
Current Weather
| Temperature | NA degrees |
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