This incident is 100% contained.
Approximate Location
40.114 latitude, -108.032 longitudeSummary
The Jordan Fire seven miles northwest of Meeker, Colorado, was ignited by lightning Aug. 25 and grew to 971 acres by Aug. 31. It is located in the rugged Windy Gulch Wilderness Study Area. Rain Aug. 31 effectively stopped the spread of this fire.
The Southwest Interagency Fire Use Management Team returned management of the fire to the local White River Field Office Aug. 31.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Monday August 25th, 2008 aprox 04:00 PM |
| Location | 7 miles NW of Meeker |
| Incident Commander | Not available |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | Not available |
|---|---|
| Size | 971 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Oakbrush, sagebrush, Douglas fir, pinyon-juniper |
| Fire Behavior | CLoudy weather Saturday and rain most of the day Sunday effectively stopped the spread of the fire. |
| Significant Events | The Southwest Interagency Fire Use Management Team turned management of the fire back to the White River Field Office. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Local resources will continue monitoring this fire. |
|---|---|
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | The fire burned in a remote, difficult-to-access reach of BLM land. Hunters and others using this area should be aware that this fire is not out. With drier conditions the fire could increase in activity again, especially on the west side. Call the White River Field Office in Meeker for the latest information: 970 878 3800. |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | Not available |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | Not available |
| Current Humidity | Not available |
