INCIDENT UPDATED 8/13/2008
This incident is 100% contained.
Approximate Location
43.729 latitude, -119.196 longitudeSummary
The Silvies River Fire was started by a lightning event on August 7, 2008 at approximately 1730 hrs. in the Silvies River drainage which is approximately 13 miles NW of Hines/Burns.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Thursday August 07th, 2008 aprox 05:30 PM |
| Location | 13 miles NW of Burns/Hines |
| Incident Commander | Rapp |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 302 |
|---|---|
| Size | 4,040 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Friday August 15th, 2008 aprox 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Ponderosa pine, juniper, slash, sagebrush, and grass |
| Fire Behavior | Little activity, some smouldering. |
| Significant Events | Not available |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Mop-up, patrol, and rehab. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | Transition to Type3 Team on 8/14 0600 hrs. |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 5 mph NW |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 86 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 18 % |
