Approximate Location
Incident Overview
The Solomon Basin Fire was started by lightning on Thursday July 30 and is being managed for resource benefits. The fire is located approximately 11 miles northeast of Fremont, Utah on the Fremont River Ranger District. Even though cooler weather has arrived in central Utah, the Solomon Basin Fire continues to exhibit moderate fire behavior and growth. Afternoon high temperatures and winds have contributed to recent increase in acres burned. Forest officials have lifted the closure in the Meeks Lake area, however the closure on the portion of the Great Western Trail through the fire remains in effect.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Natural |
| Date of Origin | Thursday July 30th, 2009 approx. 10:08 AM |
| Location | 11 miles NE of Loa, Utah |
| Incident Commander | Type 4 Incident |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 2 |
|---|---|
| Size | 2,028 acres |
| Fuels Involved | The fire, which is being managed for resource benefits, is burning in ponderosa pine, spruce, fir, aspen, pinyon, and juniper. A mix of live and dead down and standing trees are fueling the fire. |
| Fire Behavior | creeping, smoldering |
| Significant Events | The area closure on the Meeks Lake area has been lifted, however the portion of the Great Western Trail through the fire area remains in effect. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | monitoring the fire activity |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Moderate slopes |
| Remarks | The fire activity is primarily on the west slope of Geyser Peak. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 15-20 mph NA |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 65 degrees |
| Humidity | 30% |
