Approximate Location
Incident Overview
The 42 acre fire was discovered by a member of the public on Thursday, Nov. 5. The work of the fire crews and a Grand Canyon National Park helicopter managed to contain the fire 100% Thursday evening. Three Forest Service engines, on Sherwood Forest Estate Fire District Water Tender and one Arizona Forestry Fire Crew worked to mop up the fire Friday, Nov. 6. The fire will continue to be monitored over the weekend by Forest Service personnel. Forest Service investigators have determined that the fire was caused by an abandoned campfire.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Abandonded Campfire |
| Date of Origin | Wednesday November 04th, 2009 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Location | Forest Service Road 139C |
| Incident Commander | Sanocki |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 32 |
|---|---|
| Size | 42 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Friday November 06th, 2009 approx. 05:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Poderosa Pine and gamble oak |
| Fire Behavior | Moderate with small runs and small spot fire up to 100 yds from the main fire. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Today, Nov. 6, crews will be mopping up the fire along the fireline. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7 and 8, the fire will be staffed with one engine and three crew members. |
|---|---|
| Terrain Difficulty | moderate |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 10 mph SW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 65 degrees |
| Humidity | 18% |
