INCIDENT UPDATED 7/16/2010
Approximate Location
43.63 latitude, -112.881 longitude
Incident Overview
The Jefferson fire started on the Idaho National Laboratory site on July 13, 2010 approximately 7 miles northwest of Atomic City, Idaho. The fire, driven by 45 mile per hour winds, has burned approximately 109,305 acres. For public information please call 208-526-5042 or visit http://www.inl.gov
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | Tuesday July 13th, 2010 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Location | 7 miles NW of Atomic City, Idaho |
| Incident Commander | Richard Zimmerman |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 142 |
|---|---|
| Size | 109,305 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Thursday July 15th, 2010 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | brush, grass and sagebrush |
| Fire Behavior | none |
| Significant Events | Power restored to INL- MFC facility |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Patrol, mop-up and monitor |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Medium |
| Remarks | Incident contained at 1800 on July 15, 2010 |
