Camp Crew from Fresno work hard in logistics to support firefighters
Credit: So. Central Sierra IMT
Summary
The Somes Fire is holding on Butler Creek on the south flank of the fire. Infrared photography indicates much of the line has minimal hotspots. Access and topography will continue to be a major concern on the Somes Fire. Smoke may still be visible inside perimeter.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | 07/24/2006 at 1155 hrs. |
| Location | Centered around Orleans, CA |
| Incident Commander | Elbert Ferguson |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 84 |
|---|---|
| Size | 15,710 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 09/30/2006 at hrs. |
| Fuels Involved | Timber and brush fuel models 5 & 10. Ground fires through pine litter and understory. |
| Fire Behavior | Limited interior burning continues. Surface fire creeping with scattered interior smoke. |
| Significant Events | Incident Command Post moved to Marble Mountain Rance. Traffic controls are in place on Road 10N25. Expect delays during shift changes to allow for safe movement of fire crews and public on this steep and narrow road. The only place along the Salmon River that will remain closed to recreation activities is from Brannons Bar to Butler Creek. This segment of the river and Salmon River Road is subject to occasional roll-out of rocks and debris from the Somes Fire. In many cases the slopes are very steep above the Salmon River Road and roll- out material has missed the road and entered the river. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Mop up accessible hot spots identified by infra red flight. Continue to hold containment lines on Highway 96 and the Salmon River Road. Crews will continue to monitor confinement line in Butler Creek and upper end of Pearch Creek. Major rehab efforts of dozer lines. Mechanical chipping of piles of vegetation and slash. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Medium |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
| Containment Target | It is likely that the Somes Fire will be contained before the season ending event. |
| Remarks | This will be last update unless significant activity occurs. Potential remains for critical needs for helicopter and handcrews should significant activity occur in the future on this complex. |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 8-1 mph E |
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| Current Temperature | 80 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 22 % |
