Incident Overview
The twelve fires on the Klamath National Forest of the past week, one human caused, are all contained. Crews are completing mop-up of hot spots and local firefighters will be doing periodic patrols to monitor the fires. Crews and fire engines are being released to fight fires elsewhere. Fire personnel, mostly local, efficiently contained the fires on the Klamath National Forest despite hot and dry conditions, and most of fires were located in steep remote terrain that was difficult to access.
A reminder, fire restrictions will go into effect August 5 given hot and dry conditions. Campfires will be restricted to certain developed campgrounds and will be allowed in Wildernesses. Please check with the closest Forest Service office or call (530) 842-6131 if you are planning a camping trip.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Monday July 26th, 2010 approx. 05:00 PM |
| Location | Scattered acress National Forest |
| Incident Commander | Ron Mc Ewen |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 42 |
|---|---|
| Size | 45 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Friday July 30th, 2010 approx. 06:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Brush and timber |
| Fire Behavior | Creeping and smoldering, some active. |
| Significant Events | Klamath Type III organization will disband by July 31 0800. All Klamath National Forest fires are under local Ranger District management. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Direct attack by 20-person crews and engines, aided by helicopters. Completing work on contained fires. Patrol. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Medium |
| Terrain Difficulty | Steep slopes. Difficult access. |
| Remarks | All twelve fires of the week of July 26, 2010 were contained. The largest, Titus Fire burned 17 acres. The second largest, Craggy Fire, burned 12 acres. Other fires were small. |
