Approximate Location
Incident Overview
The Hot Tea Fire started on August 27, 2010 as the result of lightning. It is located 10 miles north east of Mountain Home, ID. The fire is burning in steep rocky terrain and is burning grass, sage, and timber. Firefighters continue to make progress containing the fire. As of this morning - August 30, Incident Commander, Kent Swartzlander, declared the fire to be 80% contained. Some crews will be demobilizing from this fire and may be deployed at one of the many other fires in the area. This will be the last update from Nor Cal Team 1.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Friday August 27th, 2010 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Location | 10 miles NE of Mountain Home, ID |
| Incident Commander | Swartzlander |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 166 |
|---|---|
| Size | 5,419 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Monday August 30th, 2010 approx. 06:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Grass, Brush, & Timber Litter |
| Fire Behavior | some interior pockets of heat |
| Significant Events | Continue mop up to 100'. Continue fire suppression damage repair. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Demob suppression resources. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | TFR lifted at 1800 hours on 8/30/10. Transition of command back to district at 0700 hours on 8/31/10 |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 20 mph NW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 64 degrees |
| Humidity | 37% |
