Sunday, July 15, 2007

Seven Eleven Wildland Fire
INCIDENT UPDATED 12 MINUTES AGO

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Credit: Ali Ulwelling

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Summary

Seven Eleven Complex is located on the Smith River National Recreation Area. The Pioneer Fire is located near the town of Gasquet, California. The Pioneer, Dean, Stephen, Sanger, Bear and Twin Fires have been contained. Crews are working on the Jedediah Fire. Due to steep, inaccessible terrain an minimal safety zones, helicopter support (food and water, as well as air support with water buckets) remains a critical need to support these crews.

Basic Information

Incident Type Wildland Fire
Cause Lightning
Date of Origin 07/11/0 at 00 hrs.
Location Near the town of Gasquet
Incident Commander Mike Jameson

Current Situation

Total Personnel 294
Size 190 acres
Percent Contained 50%
Estimated Containment Date 07/20/0 at hrs.
Fuels Involved

Heavy dense timber and heavy patches of brush in canopy openings.

Fire Behavior

Fire smoldering and creeping.

Significant Events

None.

Outlook

Planned Actions

Continue containment lines on Jedediah Fire. Continue mop-up of the Pioneer Fire. Patrol Dean, Stephen, and Sanger Fires with engine crews. Patrol Bear and Twin Fires by air.

Projected Movement

None.

Growth Potential

Low

Terrain Difficulty

Extreme

Containment Target

Four days

Remarks

Not available

Weather

Current Wind Conditions 16 mph SE
Current Temperature 55 degrees
Current Humidity 54 %

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