INCIDENT UPDATED 8/31/2010
Approximate Location
42.988 latitude, -114.93 longitude
Incident Overview
The North Bliss fire was started on Aug. 26 by lightning. Winds that night and the next morning initially fanned the fire.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Thursday August 26th, 2010 approx. 08:00 PM |
| Location | Eight miles northeast of Bliss, Idaho |
| Incident Commander | Dan Cather |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 72 |
|---|---|
| Size | 3,012 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Monday August 30th, 2010 approx. 06:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Brush, grass |
| Fire Behavior | Minimal fire activity. |
| Significant Events | Firefighters continued to hold the line. Fire is in monitor status. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Fire fighters will directly attack this fire with help from aircraft. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | High |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | The new size of the fire is based on more accurate mapping. There are 15 engines assigned to this fire. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 30 mph W |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 69 degrees |
| Humidity | 35% |
