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Sage Wildland Fire

INCIDENT UPDATED 7/31/2006
This incident is 100% contained.
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Sage fire perimeter map .
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Summary

The Sage Fire is still burning in the Big Sage Fire Management Unit. We are using the appropriate suppresstion tactics to manage the fire.

Basic Information

Incident Type Wildland Fire 
Cause Lightning 
Date of Origin 07/26/2006 at 1030 hrs. 
Location 15 miles north of Alturas 
Incident Commander Darrel Miller 

Current Situation

Total Personnel Not available 
Size 4,855 acres 
Percent Contained 100% 
Estimated Containment Date 08/05/2006 at 0600 hrs. 
Fuels Involved

Short grass (1 foot)

Grass, Juniper and Sage Brush

Fire Behavior

None

Significant Events

None

Outlook

Planned Actions

Continued mopup, one mile of line to builed

Projected Movement

None.

Growth Potential

Low

Terrain Difficulty

High

Containment Target

Very likley

Remarks

The fire is not being staffed. No smokes are showing. Monitering by air will continue.

Weather

Current Wind Conditions Not available 
Current Temperature 56 degrees 
Current Humidity 68 % 

Contact Information

Laura Williams
(530) 233-8713

Unit Information

USFS ShieldModoc National Forest
800 West 12th Street
Alturas, California 96101

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