NEWS RELEASE
Daily & Final Update for 9-7-12
Waterfalls 2 Fire Daily Update September 7, 2012 Mop up and hose collection continue. Line has been established around the perimeter of the fire with 300 to 500 foot widths. Restoration of some areas. more
Approximate Location
Incident Overview
The Waterfalls 2 Fire was started by lightning the evening of August 4, 2012. It is located approximately 5 miles northeast of Mt. Jefferson, and 22 miles west of Warm Springs. The fire location is in high elevation timber where terrain and access have made firefighting efforts difficult. Warm temperatures, low humidities, and west-southwest afternoon winds have contributed to extreme fire behavior, especially on south slopes in east-west oriented drainages. The fire now has a 25 mile 300 foot mopup perimeter line around it. A type 3 management team headed by the Warm Springs Tribes will manage the Waterfalls 2 Fire effective September 3, 2012 at 6:00 am.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Saturday August 04th, 2012 approx. 07:00 PM |
| Location | 22 Miles west of Warm Springs |
| Incident Commander | Jason Johnson |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 223 |
|---|---|
| Size | 12,265 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Saturday September 15th, 2012 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (litter and understory); dormant brush, hardwood slash |
| Fire Behavior | Creeping and smoldering, occasional torching interior |
| Significant Events | none |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Mop up and patrol |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
| Remarks | none |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 3-6 G9 mph NE |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 77 degrees |
| Humidity | 23% |
