National Fire News Report ~ 9/12/08

Friday, September 12, 2008

National Fire News Report ~ 9/12/08

(On a scale from 1 to 5)

Current hours for the National Fire Information Center are
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208-387-5050
This report will be updated Monday - Friday.

September 12, 2008

Wildland fire activity remains light throughout the country. Three large fires were contained: one each in California, Idaho, and Oregon.

Crews and Incident Management Teams are stationed in Atlanta, Georgia; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Denton, Texas to support hurricane activity.

Weather Discussion: The West is predicted to be warm and dry over the next few days. Thunderstorms may develop over Wyoming and the Four Corner states.

Source: National Interagency Coordination Center


Daily statistics 9/12/08
Number of new large fires	0	States currently reporting large fires:
Number of active large fires	6	California (3) Idaho (1) Nevada (1) Oregon (2)
Acres from active fires	240,643
Number of Wildland Fire Use (WFU) fires	1
Number of Wildland Fire Use (WFU) acres	34,250
Fires contained since 9/11/08	3
Year-to-date large fires contained	687
Year-to-date statistics
2008 (1/1/08 - 9/12/08)	Fires: 66,418	Acres: 4,663,698
2007 (1/1/07 - 9/12/07)	Fires: 69,320	Acres: 7,407,669
2006 (1/1/06 - 9/12/06)	Fires: 81,518	Acres: 8,694,479
2005 (1/1/05 - 9/12/05)	Fires: 47,786	Acres: 8,037,248
2004 (1/1/04 - 9/12/04)	Fires: 56,318	Acres: 7,674,218
2003 (1/1/03 - 9/12/03)	Fires: 47,220	Acres: 3,029,677
2002 (1/1/02 - 9/12/02)	Fires: 63,294	Acres: 6,373,709
2001 (1/1/01 - 9/12/01)	Fires: 59,525	Acres: 3,017,463
2000 (1/1/00 - 9/12/00)	Fires: 76,742	Acres: 6,653,068
5-year average
2003 - 2007	Fires: 64,221	Acres: 7,296,589
10-year average
1999 - 2008	Fires: 64,698	Acres: 6,036,684

Current Wildland Fires
California	Fires: 3	Acres: 179,332	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 1
Gulch (Shasta-Trinity National Forest): The fire was contained at 2,847 acres. Information: Visit the website.
Deerhorn (Hoopa Valley Tribe, Bureau of Indian Affairs): 386 acres at 90 percent contained. This fire is one mile southeast of Weitchpec.
Siskiyou/ Blue 2 Complex (Klamath National Forest): 81,356 acres at 95 percent contained. The complex is 18 miles southwest of Happy Camp. Minimal fire activity was reported. Information: Call (707) 441-3673 or visit the web site.
Bear Wallow Complex (Klamath National Forest): 47,998 acres at 75 percent contained. This complex is 14 miles west of Etna. Minimal fire activity was reported.
Idaho	Fires: 0	Acres: 0	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 1
WFU Fires: 1		Acres: 34,250	New WFU: 0
Little Park (Twin Falls District, Bureau of Land Management): The fire was contained at 1,792 acres.
South Barker (Sawtooth National Forest): 34,250 acres. This fire is two miles east of Featherville. This wildland fire use is being managed to accomplish natural resource objectives. Information: Call 208-867-4323 or visit the web site.
Nevada	Fires: 1	Acres: 54,549	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 0
East Slide Rock Ridge (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest): 54,549 acres at 50 percent contained. This fire is 15 miles southeast of Jarbidge. Information: Call (866) 534-9622 or visit the web site.
Oregon	Fires: 2	Acres: 6,772	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 1
Rattle (Umpqua National Forest): 3,272 acres at 15 percent contained. This fire is 30 miles east of Glide. Structures and power lines are threatened. Highway 138 is closed. Evacuations are in order. Information: Visit the web site.
Lonesome Complex (Rogue River National Forest): 3,500 acres at five percent contained. This complex of three fires is 20 miles northeast of Prospect. Information: Visit the web site.
Lime (Vale District, Bureau of Land Management): The fire was contained at 349 acres.

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