Dove Fire in Mariposa County
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June 8, 2016 - Updated at 11:00 A.M.
Incident Overview
The Dove Fire began June 7th, at 12:30 in the area of Jerseydale work center. Initial attack of the fire was successful, as fire fighters were able to put a perimeter around both side of the fire by 5pm. They were able to stop the forward progression of the fire by 8pm and it was pronounced contained at that time. All 100 personnel remain on scene and will work for the next few days, June 8th and 9th crews will be involved in heavy mop up and putting out hot spots.
The fire stands at 50 acres and is 100% contained.
Basic Information
| Current as of |
6/8/2016, 10:04:46 AM |
| Incident Type |
Wildfire |
| Date of Origin |
Tuesday June 07th, 2016 approx. 12:30 AM |
| Location |
Jerseydale Work Center |
| Incident Commander |
Sierra National Forest |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel |
200 |
| Size |
50 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained |
100% |
| Fuels Involved |
Fire is burning in heavy dead and down and is now getting into timber. |
Updated at 10:30 A.M.
Incident Overview
The Dove incident began June 7th, at approximately 12:24 pm on the Sierra National Forest. All available resources were sent to this incident. This includes; 12 engines, water tender, 2, type one hotshot Crews, 2 air tankers, 2 helicopters, SNF Air attack and 3 dozers. More resources have been called to assist the SNF and will arrive as early as tomorrow. Resources that were in the area, due to eliminating the threat caused by tree mortality, have now been assigned to the fire. The fire is located in the Jerseydale area and is active, growing to 50 acres in size. It is 60% contained, as resources continue to work through the night. Wild Dove Ln. is open to residents only and road 25 is closed for the night of June 7th.
There are no structures threatened and no structures have been destroyed.
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Basic Information
| Current as of |
6/8/2016, 10:04:46 AM |
| Incident Type |
Wildfire |
| Date of Origin |
Tuesday June 07th, 2016 approx. 12:30 AM |
| Location |
Jerseydale Work Center |
| Incident Commander |
Sierra National Forest |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel |
200 |
| Size |
50 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained |
100% |
| Fuels Involved |
Fire is burning in heavy dead and down and is now getting into timber. |
