INCIDENT UPDATED 8/24/2009
Approximate Location
30.19 latitude, -102.283 longitude
Incident Overview
The Forest Ranch Complex is located in Terrell County, Texas approximately 13 miles NW of Dryden north of the Big Bend. The fire was started by lightning and was reported at 6:15 p.m. Monday, August 17. This is a "sleeper" fire from thunderstorms that moved through the area several days ago. It is located in a relatively unpopulated area and access to the area is difficult. This fire is controlled.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Monday August 17th, 2009 approx. 06:29 PM |
| Location | 14 miles NW of Dryden, TX |
| Incident Commander | Gary Bennett |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 4 |
|---|---|
| Size | 710 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Friday August 21st, 2009 approx. 06:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | 5 Brush (2 feet) Juniper, heavy brush and grass fuels. |
| Fire Behavior | Creeping and smoldering within containment lines. |
| Significant Events | Fire is controlled @ 2000 today. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Local fire departments will monitor. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | Fire is controlled at 710 acres. **Resource numbers are also tracked under 2009 Texas Summer Wildfire Response Incident(TX-TXS-009024). |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 10 mph SE |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 98 degrees |
| Humidity | 23% |
