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Willow Fire Update August 20 2015

August 20, 2015

Willow Fire 100% Contained

http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4413/

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Incident Overview

Summary

The Willow Fire transitioned to a Sierra National Forest Type 4 organization.

Crews will continue to patrol all parts of the fire. The fire continues to cool, but some areas may still produce smoke for several more days.

The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team assessment is awaiting approval for implementation. For more information about the BAER Team contact Alan Gallegos BAER Coordinator at 559-877-2218 ext. 3100.

Campground Closures

Gaggs, Whiskers, and Whiskey Falls campgrounds are now open. Please review new Forest Order No. 15-15-10 for road closures. The document is located on the MAPS tab. Look for the 15-15-10 documents.

One Less Spark – One Less Wildfire

Whether working to create defensible space around your home, just mowing the lawn, or pulling your dirt bike over to the side of the road, if you live in a wildland area you need to use all equipment responsibly. Lawn mowers, weedeaters, chain saws, grinders, welders, tractors, and trimmers can all spark a wildland fire. Do your part, the right way, to keep your community fire safe.

For more information about wildfire prevention please visit:http://www.preventwildfireca.org/OneLessSpark/

Basic Information

Current as of 8/20/2015, 12:36:51 PM
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Human
Date of Origin Saturday July 25th, 2015 approx. 02:30 PM
Location NE of North Fork, CA
Incident Commander Thomas Goode
Incident Description Wildfire

Current Situation

Total Personnel 40
Size 5,702 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained 100%
Estimated Containment Date Wednesday August 12th, 2015 approx. 12:30 PM
Fuels Involved Timber, Chaparral, Tall grass.
Significant Events Whiskers, Gaggs and Whisky Falls campgrounds are open.

Outlook

Planned Actions The Willow Fire is currently in patrol status.
Remarks Please review Forest Order 15-15-10 for road closure information. You will find the Order and the Map located on the MAPS tab.

Filed Under: Fire Incident Information