This incident is 100% contained.
Approximate Location
38.758 latitude, -119.923 longitudeSummary
The Burnside Fire is burning on in Alpine County, California, south of CA State Route 88/89 in the Hope Valley Area.Evacuations were lifted on 9/1 at 10am for Sorenson's Resort, Hope Valley Resort, Crystal Springs Campground, Kit Carson Campground, Hope Valley Campground, and approximately 20 residences on Douglas Way. Any future evacuations will be coordinated by the Alpine County Sheriff's Office.There are no highway closures at this time. The Forest Service Roads to Burnside Lake and Pickett's Peak are closed. The Forest Service Road to Blue Lakes remains open at this time.
A Type III overhead management team took over management of the fire on 9/1.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Sunday August 31st, 2008 aprox 04:06 PM |
| Location | Hope Valley, CA |
| Incident Commander | Jarren Flinders |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 297 |
|---|---|
| Size | 216 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Friday September 05th, 2008 aprox 06:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Timber and understory. |
| Fire Behavior | The fire has been contained. |
| Significant Events | Evacuations have been lifted at local resorts, campgrounds and private residences. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Flinders, Nevada Type III team will took over management of the fire on 9/1. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low. |
| Terrain Difficulty | Moderate. |
| Remarks | 3 Air Tankers, 4 Helicopters, 9 Hand Crews, 11 Engines, 8 Command Staff, 297 Personnel |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 10 mph NE |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 65 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 15 % |
