INCIDENT UPDATED 2/3/2010
Approximate Location
34.133 latitude, -88.834 longitude
Incident Overview
On 01/28/2010 at 1215 hours, the Natchez Trace Fire Crew conducted a prescribed burn at milepost 250 on the eastside of the parkway (the Blackbelt Restoratation East Burn Unit). All operations when well and 38 arces were treated during this burn. Burn objectives were reduct the natural fuels and to try and restore the area to a prairie like area.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Prescribed Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Prescribed Burn |
| Date of Origin | Thursday January 28th, 2010 approx. 12:15 PM |
| Location | Natchez Trace Parkway MP 250 |
| Incident Commander | Shawn Nagle |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 12 |
|---|---|
| Size | 38 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Thursday January 28th, 2010 approx. 06:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Southern long-needle pine Hardwood litter Grasses |
| Fire Behavior | Ground fire Creeping |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Hand ignition Back firing |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | None |
| Terrain Difficulty | Slope 0-25 % |
| Remarks | Used 2 Type 6 Engines 1 UTV and 1 ATV with pump/water equiped (holding operations) |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 5 mph E |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 49 degrees |
| Humidity | 42% |
