INCIDENT UPDATED 9/7/2010
Approximate Location
35.491 latitude, -83.984 longitude
Incident Overview
The fire remained within all control lines over Labor Day weekend. Isolated internal smoldering continues, developing active fire in unburned pockets in the late afternoons. Mop-up has been completed along the perimeter except for the northwest handline, where firefighters are still putting out recurring active fire from persistent pockets of heat in duff and heavy logs. This will be the final update unless developments warrant additional reports.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
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| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Tuesday August 17th, 2010 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Location | Blount County, TN |
| Incident Commander | Robert Trincado |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 17 |
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| Size | 295 acres |
| Percent Contained | 80% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Thursday September 09th, 2010 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Pine and oak timber litter. |
| Fire Behavior | All firelines continue to hold. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Patrol handline, continue monitoring spread on flanks, monitor smoke on Hwy 129. Continue mop-up and snagging along all lines. |
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