A Northern Rockies Type 2 Incident Managment Team has assumed management responsibility of the Bundy Railroad Fire, this is a joint-jurisdictional fire, with the Bureau of Land Management taking lead role as managing agency.
Basic Information
Updated 2006-07-15 11:00:28 EST
Incident Type Wildland Fire
Benefits & Objectives
Crews will continue structure protection efforts while working today to strengthen and hold line that has been established.
Cause Lightning
Date of Origin 07/12/2006 at 1301 hrs.
Location 8 Miles Northeast of Worden, Montana
Incident Commander Glenn Mcnitt
Current Situation
Size 32,000 acres
Percent Contained 40%
Estimated Containment Date
Total Personnel 201
Fuels Involved Timber, Grass, and Sagebrush
Fire Behavior Rapids rates of spread were observed on the fire yesterday, as winds caused extreme and erratic fire behavior. Fire made runs to the North and East.
Today's Significant Events The fire made major runs to the North and East late yesterday. Crews were able to protect the few homes that were in the path of the growth.
Outlook
Estimated Date of Control
Planned Actions Work will continue to provide structure protection to homes in the area. Efforts will continue to strengthen and construct line.
Growth Potential Extreme
Terrain Difficulty moderate
Containment Target
Remarks Fire is expected to remain active until weather moderates.
Weather
Current Wind Conditions 7-8 mph W
Current Temperature 87 degrees
Current Humidity 20 %
http://inciweb.org/incident/285/
Incident: Millard Complex Wildland Fire
Released: 2006-07-14 23:28:00
Fire information is available from several sources.
This website serves as the most current fire information and is updated periodically throughout the day as new information becomes available.
A public information line is established at the San Bernardino National Forest at 909-383-5688.
A media information line is established at the Incident Command Post in the Morongo Casino in Cabazon at 951-849-9911.
A mapserver has been established to provide access to many incident map products. The site is provided courtesy of ESRI and is accessible at http://www.calmast.org/mast/public/index.
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Great work KAC!!