INCIDENT UPDATED 8/16/2012
Approximate Location
41.303 latitude, -116.514 longitude
Incident Overview
Crews continue to mop up and secure the line, as well as interior islands where Lahontan cutthroat trout and other theatened and endangered species remain threatened from backing fire in aspen stands and unburned islands. This will be the last update for the Willow Fire unless significant unforeseen events occur.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Sunday August 05th, 2012 approx. 02:41 PM |
| Location | 40 miles North of Battle Mountain, Nev. |
| Incident Commander | Derrick Rader |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 304 |
|---|---|
| Size | 43,716 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Tuesday August 14th, 2012 approx. 06:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Dormant Brush, Hardwood Slash Grass & Sage |
| Fire Behavior | The fire continues to smolder and back through interior islands and resources continue to mop up along the control line. |
| Significant Events | Resources were able to tie the fire line in and are continuing to secure the line. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Resources will continue to secure unburned islands and further secure the perimeter today. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
| Remarks | Resources will slowly continue to be released as objectives are being met. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 8 mph S |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 98 degrees |
| Humidity | 8% |
