This incident is 100% contained.
Approximate Location
38.355 latitude, -119.536 longitudeSummary
The Silver Creek Fire is a lightning-caused fire that started on August 17 at 4:30.m. It is burning in sagebrush and timber on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, adjacent to the Marine Corps. Mountain Warfare Training Center (MWTC) near Sonora Pass (CA State Route 108).
No structures are currently threatened. CA State Route 108 was closed early on in the incident, but it has been reopened with controls in place from CA State Route 108/U.S. Highway 395 at Sonora Junction on the east to CA State Route 108 at Kennedy Meadows on the west side of Sonora Pass.
Voluntary evacuation of the Marine Corps. Mountain Warfare Training Center (MWTC) and local hunters and recreationists took place on the evening of 8/17/2008.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Sunday August 17th, 2008 aprox 04:30 PM |
| Location | Sonora Pass Area |
| Incident Commander | Whalen |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 120 |
|---|---|
| Size | 680 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Friday August 22nd, 2008 aprox 06:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Sagebrush and timber. |
| Fire Behavior | Erratic winds are causing extreme fire behavior. |
| Significant Events | A Type-2 Incident Management Team will take over command of the fire on 8/19 from the current Type 3 team. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Voluntary evacuation of the Marine Corps. Mountain Warfare Training Center (MWTC) and local hunters and recreationists took place on the evening of 8/17/2008. Controls in place from CA State Route 108/U.S. Highway 395 at Sonora Jct. to CA State Route 108 at Kennedy Meadows. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Medium |
| Terrain Difficulty | Moderate |
| Remarks | Units from the Forest Service, BLM, NDF, Mono County, MWTC Winter Warfare Center (USMC), CA Highway patrol, CALTRANS, Lyon County, Douglas County, and Antelope Valley VFD. 4 Air Tankers, 3 Helicopters, 4 Water Tenders, 4 Dozers, 9 Hand Crews, 19 Engines, 13 Command Staff |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 20 mph NW |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 75 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 30 % |
