September 08, 2007
Lick Fire Bosses Gain Ground
Lick Fire Incident Commander Bob Whallen, his command team and the 1,900 firefighters assigned to the incident have turned a corner. The weather helped as humidity and winds worked to their favor.
According to the morning report from the incident the fire is at 39,585 acres and is 45% contained. Demobilization of some of the resources begins today.
Other facts from the Incident 209 report filed at 0700 hours today;
Injuries
to Date: 4
Actions planned for next operational period:
Indirect line construction in lighter fuels, burnout operations planned, Mop-up and secure completed line.
Today's observed fire behavior (leave blank for non-fire events):
Active fire runs with short range spotting, complete consumption of dead fuels.
Fuels/Materials Involved: 4 Chaparral (6 Feet)
Heavy brush and Oak Woodlands, some timber
Major problems and concerns (control problems, social/political/economic concerns or impacts, etc.) Relate critical resources needs identified above to the Incident Action Plan.
Access to remote areas very difficult, road conditions are deteriorating
Projected Final Size:
48000
Estimated Final Cost:
$10,000,000
Image Mt Hamilton Webcam
According to the morning report from the incident the fire is at 39,585 acres and is 45% contained. Demobilization of some of the resources begins today.
Other facts from the Incident 209 report filed at 0700 hours today;
Injuries
to Date: 4
Actions planned for next operational period:
Indirect line construction in lighter fuels, burnout operations planned, Mop-up and secure completed line.
Today's observed fire behavior (leave blank for non-fire events):
Active fire runs with short range spotting, complete consumption of dead fuels.
Fuels/Materials Involved: 4 Chaparral (6 Feet)
Heavy brush and Oak Woodlands, some timber
Major problems and concerns (control problems, social/political/economic concerns or impacts, etc.) Relate critical resources needs identified above to the Incident Action Plan.
Access to remote areas very difficult, road conditions are deteriorating
Projected Final Size:
48000
Estimated Final Cost:
$10,000,000
Image Mt Hamilton WebcamThe Hamcam is not pointed towards the fire ground however you can see the Santa Clara Valley is socked in with fog. I believe that's smoke above the low lying clouds.
Click HERE for a topographical map of the Lick Fire area.
Labels: 2007 fire season, Lick Fire
