Approximate Location
Incident Overview
11/17/09 @ 2030 Hours
Yellow Jacket Fire Update (Final)
Backround - Los Padres National Forest firefighters responded to a 15 acre blaze on the Mount Pinos district November 15 shortly before 2 p.m. Dubbed the Yellow Jacket Fire for its proximity to a trail bearing that name, the blaze is located three miles west of Frazier Park. Some of the area that the fire is burning in, was impacted by the 2007 Day Fire.
Initially, five engines, a helicopter and the Los Padres Hotshot Crew were responded to the incident, as well as Kern County who provided aditional resources during the initial attack phase of the fire. Resources on scene, were later joined by the Little Tajunga Hotshots from the Angeles National Forest.
Today - The fire was declared 100% contained at 12 o'clock noon today. Crews are continuing to "mop-up" and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Inves. |
| Date of Origin | Sunday November 15th, 2009 approx. 01:27 PM |
| Location | 3 miles west of Frazier Park |
| Incident Commander | Sandoval (usfs) |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 43 |
|---|---|
| Size | 15 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Tuesday November 17th, 2009 approx. 12:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (grass and understory). Some timber blowdown from the Day Fire. |
| Fire Behavior | Smoldering. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Mop-up. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High. Steep terrain and no access via ground vehicles. |
| Remarks | The fire was declared 100% contained today at 12 o'clock noon. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 20 mph NW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 67 degrees |
| Humidity | 30% |
