Incident Overview
Interagency fire crews and engines continue to manage the Phoenix Wildland Fire burning an estimated 730 acres in Crater Lake National Park and about 20 acres on the Fremont-Winema National Forests for a total of 750 acres. The fire was ignited by lightning on the afternoon of August 17. It is currently burning inside the National Park's boundary on the east flank of Timber Crater and in an area on the Forest between Forest Service Road 7015 and 2308.
The Williams Ridge fire is being monitored for fire behavior, growth and environmental effects. The Phoenix fire is located within a high priority prescribed fire management area and will be contained within existing fire control lines. A fire suppression strategy is being implemented on the Fremont-Winema National Forests to maximize suppression efforts and firefighter safety. Currently, all active fire is located within Crater Lake National Park.
For more information about the Phoenix Wildland Fire, please contact the National Park Service at (541) 594-3062. For more information, please visit:
http://www.nps.gov/fire/
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Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
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| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Tuesday August 17th, 2010 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Location | Estimated 730 acres in Crater Lake National Park and 20 acres on the Fremont-Winema National Forests |
Current Situation
| Size | 750 acres |
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| Estimated Containment Date | Friday October 15th, 2010 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Short needle closed canopy conifer (hemlock, fir) |
Outlook
| Remarks | Fire Management Officials at Crater Lake National Park are currently managing the “Phoenix” and “Williams Ridge” wildland fires. These lightning caused fires are being managed for multiple objectives including forest health and boundary protection. |
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