Approximate Location
Incident Overview
LAST UPDATE-9/2/09
This will be the last update unless there is a signifigant change in the fire status.Curently they are mopping up on the northwest flank. All area closures have been lifted. The Etna ICP has been moved to the Salmon/Scott Ranger District office. The Forest and the Incident Management Teams would like to thank everyone for their support.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | Friday August 21st, 2009 approx. 07:00 PM |
| Location | 15 miles west of Fort Jones, CA |
| Incident Commander | George Custer |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 185 |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,382 acres |
| Percent Contained | 90% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Saturday September 05th, 2009 approx. 06:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Heavy Timber, second growth Shasta Red Fir. Alpine meadows.Fuel Model 8,9,10 |
| Fire Behavior | Creeping and backing on slopes. General smoldering with limited uphill spread. |
| Significant Events | A Type 3 team from the Klamath National Forest has taken over the Red Rock Incident. Continuing to mop-up and downsizing spike camps. The Etna ICP has been shut down and moved to the Salmon/Scott Ranger District office. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Continue mop-up and holding on west flank. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Medium |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
| Remarks | Area closures have been lifted. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 7-15 mph SE |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 71-70 degrees |
| Humidity | 22-28% |
