INCIDENT UPDATED 8/18/2012
Approximate Location
40.079 latitude, -120.414 longitude
Incident Overview
The Peak Fire, which has been burning on the Beckwourth Ranger District on the Plumas National Forest since July 28th, has been 100% contained since early August . Various firefighting resources regularly patrol the fire area and continue mopping up as needed. Interior pockets of unburned fuel may continue to flare up occasionally and smoke may be visible. This information will be updated only if conditions warrant.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Saturday July 28th, 2012 approx. 05:00 PM |
| Location | 15 miles NE of Portola, CA |
| Incident Commander | Reuban Villa |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 36 |
|---|---|
| Size | 800 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Thursday August 02nd, 2012 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Timber with grass. Patches of Ponderosa pine with long needle litter.Sage, manzanita,mahogany. |
| Fire Behavior | Creeping and smoldering. |
| Significant Events | Conklin Park Campground is open. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Patrol and mop-up all divisions. Continue fire suppression damage repair. |
|---|---|
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
