InciWeb: Willow Wildland Fire Used for Resource Benefit

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

InciWeb: Willow Wildland Fire Used for Resource Benefit

Willow Wildland Fire Used for Resource Benefit

INCIDENT UPDATED 1:01 HRS. AGO

NEWS RELEASE

Willow Fire Discovered in Sequoia National Park
For Immediate Release - July 21, 2007Deb Schweizer (559) 565-3703Willow Fire Discovered in Sequoia National Park Fire managers detected a new fire in Sequoia National Park wilderness on Monday, July 1... more

Summary

Fire managers surveyed the Willow Fire by helicopter flight on August 19^th and mapped the fire at 184 acres.

The Willow Fire (discovered 7/21/07) is located two miles southwest of Big Arroyo in the southern part of Sequoia National Park and is burning in foxtail pine above 10,000 feet in elevation. Fire behavior is slowly increasing as the fuels dry. Fire behavior includes creeping ground fire with some torching. The fire is backing toward the Big Arroyo and into more continuous fuels in the lodgepole pine. This, coupled with the strong winds typical in the Kern River drainage, will likely lead to further growth of the fire. There are no trail closures in place near the Willow Fire at this time. Hikers may notice limited smoke in the vicinity.

The Willow Fire can be safely managed in the park's wilderness as there are no significant threats to life or property. This allows fire to maintain its role in the natural system of Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. It provides an excellent opportunity for backcountry users to see one of the many natural events that shape the beautiful Sierra Nevada.

Basic Information

Incident Type	Wildland Fire Used For Resource Benefit
Cause	Lightning
Date of Origin	Not available
Location	Not available
Incident Commander	Not available

Current Situation

Total Personnel	Not available
Size	184 acres
Significant Events	Not available

Outlook

Planned Actions	Not available
Remarks	Not available

Weather

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

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Tuesday, August 21, 2007