Hawken Wildland Fire graphic map
Map courtesy of the Reno Gazette-Journal
Credit: Reno Gazette-Journal
Hawken Wildland Fire
Summary
The Hawken Fire is burning in the foothills west of Reno, Nevada, in grass, sagebrush, mountain mahogany & moving up into larger timber. The Mount Rose Wilderness is currently threatened (west of the fire), with a reduced threat to 400 residences and 60 commercial properties (east of the fire).
The fire is currently reported at 2,495 acres with 15% containment; full containment is estimated by July 24. Gusty winds have caused erratic fire behavior. No evacuations or road closures are in place at this time.
Washoe County News Releases:
1) Sheriff's Office Advises Remote Areas of Arrowcreek and Lone Tree to Prepare For Possible Evacuations/Open Public Call Center to Relieve Overloaded 9-1-1 Operators;
2) Citizens Asked to Limit Construction Activities That Could Start Wildland Fires
The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest/Washoe County Department of Regional Parks and Open Space has 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.
ICP is at McQueen High School. Martin's Type I Incident Management Team (IMT) is now managing this incident. Phone Information Officer Lynn Barkley at 909-435-0499 x1002 (satellite phone) for more information while a new fire information hotline is set up on 7/19.
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, 2007
No injuries have been reported.
Cost to date: $1,450,000
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | 07/16/2007 at 1430 hrs. |
| Location | Foothills west of Reno, Nevada |
| Incident Commander | Mike Whalen |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 530 |
|---|---|
| Size | 2,495 acres |
| Percent Contained | 15% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 07/24/2007 at 1800 hrs. |
| Fuels Involved | Grass, sagebrush, mountain mahogany & moving up into larger timber. |
| Fire Behavior | Erratic and rapid rates of spread. |
| Significant Events | Whalen's Type II team is managing the fire, with Martin's Type I team to take over management at 0600 on 7/19. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Not available |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Large |
| Terrain Difficulty | Steep |
| Remarks | Not available |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 25 mph S |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 80 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 15 % |
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