This incident is 100% contained.
Approximate Location
37.812 latitude, -79.933 longitudeSummary
This will be the last update unless there is significant change in the predicted weather or fire behavior. Rain received Monday evening and predicted for Tuesday through Thursday should prevent further spread of the fire.
Special Notes: Skyline Road (Forest Service Road 125D) is closed to the public. The terrain, landownership pattern, and vegetation all present challenges in designing a strategy for containment of this fire. Area residents are requested to avoid travel on Dolly Ann Road (FSR 125) on national forest lands for safety reasons. As the fire continues to burn, smoke may settle in Covington. At this time, the fire does not threaten any private land.
Firefighter and Public Safety remain our First Priority.
Information Officers: 540-962-2214
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire Used For Resource Benefit |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Friday August 15th, 2008 aprox 06:00 PM |
| Location | 3 miles northeast of Covington, VA |
| Incident Commander | Hattersley |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | Not available |
|---|---|
| Size | 408 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | 9 Hardwood litter, FM-09 and FM-10. Leaf litter with extensive snags in overstory. |
| Fire Behavior | Smoldering with little spread |
| Significant Events | Monday, August 25 at 1700, the fire received .85" rain. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Monitor and patrol |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | No projected spread |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme. |
| Remarks | Transitioned to IC4 Tuesday 8/26. |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 6 mph E |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 76 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 58 % |
