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Friday, August 24, 2007

Inciweb: Snow Wildland Fire - 100 acres - 75%

Snow Wildland Fire

INCIDENT UPDATED 1:15 HRS. AGO

Summary

The Snow Fire began at approximately noon on Aug. 21, 2007 and is burning in heavy brush and timber. The fire began in the San Jacinto Mountains in the Black Mountain Scenic Area northeast of Black Mountain Group Campground. Access to portions of the fire is difficult. Six abandoned structures at Camp Lackey have been burned, but no communities are threatened. The cause of the fire is lightning. Full containment is expected on August 27, with full control expected by September 2.

Basic Information

Incident Type	Wildland Fire
Cause	Lightning
Date of Origin	08/21/2007 at 1157 hrs.
Location	NE OF THE TOWN OF PINE COVE
Incident Commander	Dave Fiorella

Current Situation

Total Personnel	474
Size	100 acres
Percent Contained	75%
Estimated Containment Date	08/27/2007 at hrs.
Fuels Involved	Heavy brush and timber.
Fire Behavior	Smoldering with single tree torching.
Significant Events	Six abandoned structures at Camp Lackey have been burned, but no communities are threatened. Mandatory evacuation of Black Mtn, Boulder Basin Campgrounds, the portion of the San Jacinto State Park Wilderness and the Pacific Crest Trail in the immediate fire area, remain in effect.

Outlook

Planned Actions	Continue direct line construction and mop up where possible. Utilize aircraft to support ground operations.
Projected Movement	None, if current conditions continue.
Growth Potential	Medium.
Terrain Difficulty	High
Containment Target	The chosen strategy should succeed on 8/27.
Remarks	19 crews, 3 helicopters, 17 engines, 1 dozer and 10 water tenders are on scene.

Weather

Current Wind Conditions	5 Gusts 14 mph W
Current Temperature	58 degrees
Current Humidity	36 %

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