Approximate Location
Incident Overview
The Parish Cabin Fire reported on the afternoon of August, 28, and is located near the intersection of Forest Roads 15 and 16, 15 miles northeast of Seneca, OR.
Command and management of suppression efforts for the Parish Cabin Fire is under, Oregon Interagency Incident Management Team 4 (OR IIMT4), Incident Commander Brian Watts.
Full suppression efforts are being implemented on this incident using direct and indirect methods while maintaining firefighter and public safety as the top priority.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human Caused - Still Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Tuesday August 28th, 2012 approx. 02:00 PM |
| Location | 15 miles northeast of Seneca,OR |
| Incident Commander | Brandon Culley |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 200 |
|---|---|
| Size | 6,481 acres |
| Percent Contained | 95% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Wednesday September 12th, 2012 approx. 11:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Moderately dense pine and mixed conifer with scattered accumulation of dead down and woody fuels. |
| Fire Behavior | Interior islands of unburned fuel continue to burn out. Stumps continue to smolder throughout the fire. |
| Significant Events | Area Closure on the Forest. Completed line and burnout operations in all divisions. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Mop up and Rehab areas impacted by control activities. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low. |
| Terrain Difficulty | Medium. |
| Remarks | The Malheur NF Type 3 IMT is now managing the fire. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 8 mph W |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 87 degrees |
| Humidity | 15% |
