This incident is 100% contained.
Approximate Location
39.494 latitude, -119.87 longitudeSummary
The Hawken Fire reached 100% containment on Monday, 7/23, at 2,710 acres.
Citizens Asked to Limit Construction Activities That Could Start Wildland FiresThe Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest/Washoe County Department of Regional Parks and Open Space closed the following trails in southwest Reno as a safety precaution:-Hunter Creek -Whites Creek -Thomas Creek -Jones Creek/Whites Creek Loop Trail from Galena Creek Regional Park -Ophir Trail from Davis Creek Regional ParkThree Sierra Pacific power poles have been burned. SP has de-energized the line in that area.For more information about the fire call USFS Community Affairs Officer Franklin Pemberton at 775-884-8150.The Mount Rose Wilderness is closed to all entry. Call 882-2766 for more information."I urge the cooperation of everyone in the Fire Area to help prevent additional fires from starting in the area, and to allow fire fighting efforts to focus on containment of the Hawken Fire," Governor Jim Gibbons, July 17, 2007No injuries have been reported. Cost to date: $3,440,000
A Nevada Division of Forestry firefighter responds during the early stages of the Hawken Fire.
Credit: Courtesy of the Reno Gazette-Journal
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Construction Activities |
| Date of Origin | Monday July 16th, 2007 aprox 02:30 PM |
| Location | Foothills west of Reno, Nevada |
| Incident Commander | Forest Service |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 42 |
|---|---|
| Size | 2,710 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Monday July 23rd, 2007 aprox 08:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Grass, sagebrush, mountain mahogany & moving up into larger timber. |
| Significant Events | Not available |
Outlook
| Planed Actions | Not available |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Moderating |
| Terrain Difficulty | Steep |
| Remarks | Demobilization of some resources has begun as the weather/winds have reduced and fire activity has moderated. |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 25 mph S |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 80 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 15 % |
