INCIDENT UPDATED 10/10/2008
This incident is 100% contained.
Approximate Location
44.475 latitude, -120.224 longitudeSummary
The Bridge Creek Fire started from a lightning strike on August 7, 2008. It is located partially within the Bridge Creek Wilderness on the Ochoco National Forest and on private lands protected by Oregon Department of Forestry.Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Thursday August 07th, 2008 aprox 07:16 PM |
| Location | 5 miles S/SW of Mitchell |
| Incident Commander | Mark Rapp |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 340 |
|---|---|
| Size | 4,891 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Monday August 25th, 2008 aprox 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | 10 Timber(litter and understory) Fuel models 2, 8, 10. Burning in mixed conifer, juniper and grass. |
| Fire Behavior | Minimal fire behavior, creeping and smoldering continue in the interior. |
| Significant Events | None |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Mop-up, patrol and rehab. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | Local type 3 team will take over the incident at 0600 on 8/26. |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 16 mph N |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 57 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 64 % |
