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Sunday, December 9, 2007

Inciweb: Sterling Wildland Fire - < 1 acre - 100%

Sterling Wildland Fire

INCIDENT UPDATED 4 HRS. AGO

This incident is 100% contained.

Summary

A single pine tree, already dropped to the ground, was the extent of this incident. Smoke was reported by a visitor hiking in the Circle X Ranch portion of the NRA; a Ventura County FD engine crew hiked to the site and called in a hand crew to line the fire. It was declared contained the same afternoon. A thunderstorm moved through the area on the evening of December 7/morning of December 8, and lightning may have struck the tree. If so, it adds to just a handful of naturally caused fires in the history of the Santa Monica Mountains. Thunderstorms are unusual so close to the Pacific Ocean; lightning strikes even more so.

Basic Information

Incident Type	Wildland Fire
Cause	Lightning
Date of Origin	12/08/2007 at 00 hrs.
Location	West of Malibu, California
Incident Commander	Not available

Current Situation

Total Personnel	25
Size	1 acres
Percent Contained	100%
Estimated Containment Date	12/08/2007 at hrs.
Significant Events	Not available

Outlook

Planned Actions	The fire was lined by a Ventura County FD hand crew.
Growth Potential	Low
Terrain Difficulty	Moderate
Remarks	Not available

Weather

Current Wind Conditions	Not available
Current Temperature	Not available
Current Humidity	Not available

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