INCIDENT UPDATED 8/24/2009
Approximate Location
30.374 latitude, -103.266 longitude
Incident Overview
This fire is located in grazing land in remote, mountainous terrain in Brewster County approximately 10 miles NW of Marathon, TX. Fire was caused by lightning. The fire is controlled at 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 24.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Thursday August 20th, 2009 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Location | 10 miles NW of Marathon, TX |
| Incident Commander | Gary Bennett |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 2 |
|---|---|
| Size | 400 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Sunday August 23rd, 2009 approx. 06:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | 1 Short Grass (1 foot) Grass, shin oak, and duff. |
| Fire Behavior | Creeping and smoldering within containment lines. |
| Significant Events | Fire is controlled at 1900 hours. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | None |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | Fire is controlled at 400 acres. **Resource numbers are also tracked under 2009 Texas Summer Wildfire Response Incident (TX-TXS-009024). |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 24 mph SE |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 96 degrees |
| Humidity | 22% |
