"Incident" website
DNR "News Flash"
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Friday May 20th, 2011 approx. 03:31 PM |
| Location | Near Fairbanks, Alaska |
| Incident Commander | Blankenship, C |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 130 |
|---|---|
| Size | 700 acres |
| Percent Contained | 10% |
| Fuels Involved | Black Spruce, White Spruce, Hardwoods |
| Fire Behavior | Friday saw extreme fire behavior with 100 foot flames and rapid fire growth. Fire weather is moderating today with slightly humidities and cloud cover, which will help firefighters. |
| Significant Events | Fire started and grew to 700 acres |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Crews will continue to cut dozer and saw lines today. More retardant, scooper, and helicopter work planned. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Extreme |
| Terrain Difficulty | Medium |
Current Weather
| Temperature | 66 degrees |
|---|---|
| Humidity | 14% |
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