Incident Overview
The Mono Fire, which was burning in the Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area of the Inyo National Forest, is now 100% contained. The cause of the fire has been determined to be lightning. Final acreage burned is 1205 acres.
Highway 120 East, Test Station Road and the day use areas at South Tufa and Navy Beach are re-opened to the public. Please use caution when traveling through the area as emergency vehicles are still parked along the edge of the road.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Monday July 26th, 2010 approx. 04:00 PM |
| Location | Mono Basin, Inyo National Forest |
| Incident Commander | Stuart Volkland |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 127 |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,205 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Thursday July 29th, 2010 approx. 06:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Primarily sagebrush with some scattered Jeffrey Pine. |
| Fire Behavior | Minimal fire activity. |
| Significant Events | Highway 120 East, Test Station Road and the day use areas at South Tufa and Navy Beach have all been re-opened to the public. Use caution when traveling in the area. The fire has been declared 100% contained. Good progress on mop-up. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Continued mop-up. Assessment of suppression damage needing repair. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | None |
| Terrain Difficulty | Moderate to difficult terrain. |
| Remarks | The cause of the fire has been determined to be lightning. |
