Panther & North Ukonom Fire Update 8-23-08
Incident: Panther Wildfire
Released: 8/23/2008
NOTE: Today's update will be the last one by Harvey's Team. For future information on the Panther Fires, contact the Happy Camp Ranger District at 530-493-2243.
Saturday, August 23, 2008 - 8:00am
Today's Update: Friday, observed fire behavior on the Panther and North Ukonom Fires was moderate with isolated torching. All fire growth occurred in the wilderness. Firefighters began construction on a segment of line in the wilderness south of Ukonom Lake to check the eastward progression of the fire. Crews continued to make good progress repairing fireline elsewhere outside of the wilderness.
Today, crews will continue the line construction in the wilderness. Other crews will repair, mop up and patrol fireline on the rest of the fire.
Containment objectives have been met on the fire outside of the wilderness area. Minimal suppression action is being taken on the fire in the wilderness area. The fires will continue to burn naturally and will be closely monitored by firefighters who will take appropriate suppression action if necessary.
Location: 15 miles south of Happy Camp, California
Current Size: 48,001 (Panther Fire 24,848 acres; North Ukonom Fire 23,154 acres)
Jurisdiction: US Forest Service, Klamath National Forest
Containment: 75%
Estimated Containment Date: 8/28/2008
Cost to Date: $14,435,958 (Panther $14,225,793; North Ukonom $210,165)
Cause: Lightning Injuries: 4 Fatalities: 1
Resources: 3 crews, 3 engines, 1 helicopter, 1 water tender Total Personnel: 172
Cooperating Agencies: US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, National Park Service and US Fish and Wildlife Service, Siskiyou County Sheriff, Cal-Trans
