French Fire in Madera County Now at 70% Containment on Wednesday Evening, August 6, 2014
For more information French Fire in Madera County Information for Wednesday, August 6, 2014
For more information French Fire in Madera County Information for Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Update 7:30 P.M.
13,835 Acres with 70% Containment
Summary
Today crews continued building and reinforcing fire lines on the north and west perimeters. The east perimeter has burned down to the San Joaquin River. There will be a limited night shift tonight patrolling the south, west, and north perimter lines.
Firefighting resources, such as engines and crews, will continue to be demobilized from the French Fire and sent to other fires in northern California. The public is reminded a lot of firefighting equipment will still be traveling on the roads going into the French Fire area and others will be leaving the community heading to other incidents.
An investigation has concluded that an abandoned campfire near the Rock Creek Campground was the cause of the French Fire. The abandoned campfire was located towards the bottom of Rock Creek Road, near the San Joaquin River. Investigators are asking for the public’s help for information about anyone who was seen in the area of Rock Creek Road near the San Joaquin River during the afternoon or evening of Sunday July 27. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the 559-877-2605.
Closures
A Forest Service Area Road and Trail Closure, Forest Order # 15-14-07, has been issued for the French Fire area. More information about the Forest Closure and the closure can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/o44cvyu . This includes the Whiskey Falls Campground.
Basic Information
Current as of | 8/6/2014 6:36:01 PM |
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Incident Type | Wildfire |
Cause | Human |
Date of Origin | Monday July 28th, 2014 approx. 05:45 AM |
Location | Mammoth Pool |
Incident Commander | Dave Cooper |
Current Situation
Total Personnel | 1,336 |
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Size | 13,835 Acres |
Percent of Perimeter Contained | 70% |
Estimated Containment Date | Tuesday August 12th, 2014 approx. 06:00 PM |
Fuels Involved | Timber with some brushy areas |
Significant Events | Heavy demob of resources occurred today. |
Outlook
Planned Actions | Continue line construction and suppression repair on all divisions. |
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Projected Incident Activity | Crews will continue building and reinforcing containment lines on the north, west and south perimeters. |
Remarks |
Current Weather
Weather Concerns | Mostly clear with normal diurnal downslope and down canyon winds. |
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