This incident is 100% contained.
Approximate Location
35.923 latitude, -83.067 longitudeSummary
The Old 15th Fire is three miles southeast of Del Rio, Tennessee along Old Fifteenth Road. The fire was the result of lightning, originating on private land and burning onto the Cherokee National Forest. The fire is burning in steep, rocky terrain near a ridge with large patches of Southern Pine Beetle killed timber. Rain has eliminated active burning. However, with the drought conditions in the State, dry and windy conditions could cause a smoldering fire to start burning actively again.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Thursday August 21st, 2008 aprox 01:00 AM |
| Location | 3 mi SE of Del Rio, TN along old 15th Road |
| Incident Commander | Bill Woody |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 3 |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,800 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Thursday August 28th, 2008 aprox 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Heavy Logging Slash. Understory consists of hardwood leaf litter and mountain laurel, areas of heavy slash in Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) killed areas. |
| Significant Events | Not available |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Monitoring. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | This will be the last information unless conditions change and suppression actions resume. |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 2 mph NW |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 81 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 53 % |
