Helicopters are being used to drop water on the southern edge of the Hancock Fire in Steinacher Creek area.
Credit: Amy Wicks, Sequoia NP
Summary
The Uncles Fire in the Marble Mountain Wilderness was declared contained on October 23, 2006.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | 07/23/2006 at 1300 hrs. |
| Location | Marble Mountain Wilderness Area |
| Incident Commander | Dan Lindley |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 10 |
|---|---|
| Size | 30,454 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 10/31/2006 at 1800 hrs. |
| Fuels Involved | Fuel model 10 Timber (litter and understory) Old growth timber, oak and brush. |
| Fire Behavior | No smoke was observed in the Uncles fire. Smoldering and creeping was observed on the Hancock fire in the Salt Log and Tobacco drainage. |
| Significant Events | Tom Taylor Cabin and English Peak Lookout had their fire wrap removed. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Continue to do aerial recons as necessary on the Hancock, Uncles, and Rush Fires. |
|---|---|
| Projected Movement | No significant movement or spread is anticipated |
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
| Containment Target | The current confinment/containment strategy of keeping the Uncles and Hancock Fire in the Marble Mtn. Wilderness area is likely considering the time of year and the cooler weather patterns that are currently moving through the area. |
| Remarks | Current acreages for each fire; Hancock 21,819 (100% contained), Uncles 3,760 (100% contained), and Rush 4,875 (100% contained) |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 4-6 mph W |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 55- degrees |
| Current Humidity | 20- % |
