INCIDENT UPDATED 8/30/2008
This incident is 100% contained.
Summary
The Nature Fire was contained at 1900 hours on Friday, August 29. Control is expected at 1900 hours, today Saturday, August 30.
A heavy air tanker drops fire retardant in an effort to slow the progres of the Nature Fire toward the town of Picabo
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | Wednesday August 27th, 2008 aprox 03:30 PM |
| Location | SW of Picabo |
| Incident Commander | Josh Brinkley |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 200 |
|---|---|
| Size | 14,874 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Friday August 29th, 2008 aprox 07:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | sage and grass |
| Fire Behavior | generally confined to current fire perimeter, working to secure lines for containment |
| Significant Events | Weather expected mostly clear with mild winds through weekend |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Burn out operations being conducted 100 feet into current fire area to ensure containment |
|---|---|
| Remarks | Not available |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | Not available |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | Not available |
| Current Humidity | Not available |
