INCIDENT UPDATED 8/27/2010
Approximate Location
35.835 latitude, -111.867 longitude
Incident Overview
The Wash Fire was detected on the Tusayan Ranger District Thursday, July 22 by the Red Butte Lookout. About a mile east, the Tank Fire started July 24. The two fires have been combined under one organization called the Wash Complex. The fires are being managed for resource objectives. The complex is estimated at 1157 acres.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Thursday July 22nd, 2010 approx. 01:00 PM |
| Location | 15 miles southeast of Tusayan |
| Incident Commander | Christopher Ruff |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 11 |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,157 acres |
| Fuels Involved | Ponderosa pine, grass & pinyon juniper |
| Fire Behavior | Moderate fire behavior with one to two foot flame lengths. |
| Significant Events | Completed aerial ignitions on island of fuel within perimeter of management area. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Crews will hold, monitor and patrol the Complex. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Moderate |
| Remarks | Light rain fell on the Complex in the early evening. Smoke was traveling west about one mile and dissipating. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 5 mph S |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 70 degrees |
| Humidity | 40% |
