Summary
Fire size: 15,043.
Includes 55 acres for McPherson Fire)
Fire Information: 805-968-6640.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | A Piece Of Metal Siding F |
| Date of Origin | 06/19/2006 at 1318 hrs. |
| Location | South of the community of New Cuyama |
| Incident Commander | Don Feser |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 521 |
|---|---|
| Size | 15,043 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 06/25/2006 at 18 hrs. |
| Fuels Involved | Chaparral and oak woodlands, mixed pinon and grasslands. |
| Fire Behavior | Both fires had little to no activity today. |
| Significant Events | A name change from Perkins Fire to Perkins Complex was made when the McPherson Fire was incorporated into the effort. The Perkins Complex is now 100% contained. The McPherson Fire was started by lightning yesterday afternoon. The McPherson is just west of the Perkins Fire perimeter, at McPherson Peak. The Rattlesnake Fire is approximately 15 miles northwest of the Perkins, 20 miles east of Santa Maria.McPherson and Rattlesnake Fires are both reported to be within the San Rafael Wilderness. Access to both fires is difficult due to their locations within wilderness areas. Dry lightning storms are predicted for tomorrow. Due to the potential for lightning and thunderstorms, a second Type 1 Management Team is staged in Santa Maria to respond to new starts. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | All resources are staged for IA response |
|---|---|
| Projected Movement | Fire is not expected to spread. |
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
| Containment Target | Very Likely |
| Remarks | For Fire Information, call 805-968-6640. |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 7 mph NE |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 74 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 43 % |
