Incident Overview
The Bachelor Fire was discovered on 10/17/09. It is located south of Highway 260 and west of the Young Road (FR512) and is burning from atop the Mogollon Rim down into Colcord Canyon. About 25 personnel are assigned to this incident. The fire size is estimated at 850 acres on Monday morning and 100% contained. There are no immediate threats to houses in Colcord Estates and in Ponderosa Springs subdivisions. The fire is burning in steep terrain in ponderosa pine vegetation at about 7,500 feet elevation. The Type III organization has transitioned to a Type IV organization based at the Pleasant Valley Ranger District on the Tonto National Forest. No further updates to Inciweb are planned.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human-caused |
| Date of Origin | Saturday October 17th, 2009 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Location | south of Willow Springs Lake and Highway 260 |
| Incident Commander | Dave Reisner |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 25 |
|---|---|
| Size | 850 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Sunday October 25th, 2009 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | ponderosa pine |
| Fire Behavior | little active fire remains |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | All fire lines are in place and most have been burned out to protect the line. The Type III organization transitioned to a Type IV organization on Sunday, 10/25/09. Rehab and mopping up continue. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | slim |
| Terrain Difficulty | Very steep |
| Remarks | One handcrew and 1 engine are assigned to this fire as of Monday, 10/26/09 |
