Gunbarrel Fire Update - 8-25-08 - 8am
Incident: Gunbarrel Wildland Fire
Released: 8/25/2008
Gunbarrel Fire Update
Monday, August 25, 2008, 8:00 a.m.
High Winds Forecasted For Today, Anticipated Intense Fire Behavior
A strong dry wind predicted today, coupled with continued warm and dry conditions, is expected to increase fire growth on the northeast side of the fire today. It is anticipated that the fire may move a few miles to the northeast. Structure protection is in place for residences and firefighters expect to be busy defending homes in upper portions of the Jim Mountain, Jim Creek, and Big Creek areas; and cabins and lodges on the fire's west end in the general area of Libby Creek.
Aircraft use is planned in the morning, but strong winds are likely to ground both air tankers and helicopters by early afternoon.
In recognizing of the growing focus on protecting private land, the incident objective of allowing fire to play its natural role in the ecosystem has been dropped.
Due to increased potential of future growth and an increase in complexity of the fire, a Type 1 Incident Management Team has been ordered and a transition will occur later in the week.
Quick Facts: Gunbarrel Fire is north of the highway between Cody, WY and Yellowstone National Park.
- Acres 53,960
- Cost to Date: $6,600,000
- 231 people committed:
- 5 crews: 2 hotshot crews, 1 hand crew, and 2 fire use modules
- 4 helicopters
- 15 engines and 3 water tenders
Rocky Mountain Fire Use Management Team contact is Randy Moench.
Information at 866-588-5206, http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/shoshone/, or http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1439
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