CA-KNF- Bear Wallow Complex Wildland Fire

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

CA-KNF- Bear Wallow Complex Wildland Fire

Bear Wallow Complex Wildland Fire update

6,432 acres - Growth Potential - High -

Basic Information
Incident Type Wildland Fire
Cause Lightning
Date of Origin Saturday June 21st, 2008 aprox 04:00 PM
Location 15 air miles west of Greenview CA
Approximate GPS Location 41.66 latitude, -123.185 longitude
Incident Commander Allen Johnson

Current Situation
Total Personnel 158
Size 6,432 acres
Estimated Containment Date Friday August 15th, 2008 aprox 12:00 AM
Fuels Involved
Mixed timber, brush, and litter/understory.
Fire Behavior
Both fires continue to have interior activity.
Significant Events
Not available
Outlook
Planned Actions
Dozers to start line construction from China Creek road, crews to secure along the Salmon River. Continued to develop containment strategies on both fires.

Growth Potential - High
Terrain Difficulty - Extreme
Remarks
There is still a need for Type 1 Crews in order to meet management objectives. Along with additional crews, logistical support facilities are critical. Caribou, 8 structures threatened, isolated ranches, evacuation has been recommended. Caribou: 4,807 ac, Anthony Milne: 1,625 ac.
Weather
Current Wind Conditions 2-4 mph NE
Current Temperature 52-56 degrees
Current Humidity 50-60 %

Contact Information:
Bear Wallow Complex
Phone: (530) 468-1501
Klamath National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
1312 Fairlane Road
Yreka, CA 96097

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Wednesday, July 23, 2008