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Sunday, November 11, 2007

Inciweb: Jack Wildland Fire - 287 acres - 0%

Jack Wildland Fire

INCIDENT UPDATED 3 HRS. AGO

Retardant Drops on Jack Fire 11/08/07
Credit: NPS

Summary

The Jack Fire started on Oct. 29 from lightning associated with thunderstorms moving over the Park. Jack is located on Turner Ridge north of Wawona and originally was placed under wildland fire use management for resource benefits and public safety. On Nov. 8, the fire spread outside the fire use management zone causing a change in strategy. At this point, management actions were taken to stop the fire from spreading further south toward Wawona. Crews are constructing line just outside Wawona north to the fire's south and east sides. A significant turn in the weather is expected Sunday, bringing measurable precipitation to the fire area. Fire managers continue to assess fire activity and growth potential to determine future management actions.

Basic Information

Incident Type	Wildland Fire
Cause	Lightning
Date of Origin	10/29/2007 at 1500 hrs.
Location	1.5 miles north of Wawona
Incident Commander	Deron Mills

Current Situation

Total Personnel	133
Size	287 acres
Estimated Containment Date	11/20/2007 at hrs.
Fuels Involved	South half of the fire is in oak woodland, manzanita, and bear clover. this is the portion of the fire nearest Wawona. North half of the fire is heavy ponderosa pine and mixed conifer.
Fire Behavior	Creeping and smoldering. Some active fire on the northeast and northwest.
Significant Events	Crews continue working through thick brush to reach the heel of the fire. Others are working to identify and begin construction of control lines.

Outlook

Planned Actions	Continued work to implement line construction on the south side. Continued monitoring north side within the fire use zone.
Growth Potential	High
Terrain Difficulty	High
Remarks	Crews are having a difficult time engaging in direct line construction, due to dense brush fuels and steep terrain. Precipitation expected Sunday may aid control efforts.

Weather

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

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