INCIDENT UPDATED 8/19/2008
This incident is 100% contained.
Approximate Location
34.609 latitude, -118.44 longitudeSummary
The South Fire started on Sunday, August 17, 2008 at 12:11 p.m and was initially a fast moving fire driven by winds and steep terrain. The fire quickly spread to more than 100 acres. During the first few hours of the fire, firefighters were able to diminish the rapid spread and partially contain the fire. Full containment was reached at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 19.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Sunday August 17th, 2008 aprox 12:11 PM |
| Location | San Francisquito Canyon Road |
| Incident Commander | Kenny Ellyson |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 355 |
|---|---|
| Size | 135 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Chaparral |
| Fire Behavior | Crews will continue to do mop-up and begin rehabilitation work. |
| Significant Events | Not available |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Not available |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Remarks | Management of the fire is transitioning back to a Type 3 organization at 0600 Tuesday. |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 24 mph S |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 82 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 28 % |
