View from Minaret Vista on 7-5-2018
Credit: Sierra National Forest - Inciweb
July 9, 2018 - The Lions fire has had no growth over the weekend and is now 90% contained. Crews continue suppression repair and monitoring for rollout and spot fires. A helicopter is available to use for water drops in inaccessible terrain.
Source: Inciweb
Basic Information
Current as of |
7/9/2018, 11:07:58 AM |
Incident Type |
Wildfire |
Cause |
Lightning Strike |
Date of Origin |
Monday June 11th, 2018 approx. 12:00 PM |
Location |
7 miles southwest of Mammoth Lakes |
Incident Commander |
Vincent Plummer, Type 4 IC |
Incident Description |
The Fire Is Burning At Approximately 6000-8000' In Red Fir, Brush And Heavy Blowdown From A 2011 Wind Event. |
Coordinates |
37.571 latitude, -119.118 longitude |
Current Situation
Total Personnel |
46 |
Size |
4,064 Acres |
Percent of Perimeter Contained |
90% |
Estimated Containment Date |
Saturday July 14th, 2018 approx. 12:00 AM |
Fuels Involved |
Timber (Litter and understory) Brush (2 feet) |
Significant Events |
Minimal creeping smoldering |
Outlook
Planned Actions |
Continue suppression repair and monitor for rollout and spot fires. Utilize helicopter water drops to check fire in inaccessible terrain north and west of San Joaquin River. |
Projected Incident Activity |
Interior islands continue to burnout. |
Remarks |
2,439 acres on the Sierra National Forest; 1,625 acres on the Inyo National Forest. |
Current Weather
Weather Concerns |
Warming with drying trend, with gusty W-SW winds are expected this week |
Source: Inciweb
Related information:
Sierra National Forest Lions Fire Update for Thursday, July 5, 2018
Sierra National Forest Lions Fire Update for Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Sierra National Forest Lions Fire Update for Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Sierra National Forest Lions Fire Update for Monday, July 2, 2018
Sierra National Forest Lions Fire Update for Sunday, July 1, 2018
Sierra National Forest Lions Fire Update for Saturday, June 30, 2018
Sierra National Forest Lions Fire Update for Friday, June 29, 2018
Sierra National Forest Lions Fire Update for Thursday, June 28, 2018
Sierra National Forest Lions Fire Update for Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Sierra National Forest Lions Fire Update for Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Sierra National Forest Lions Fire Monday Updates
Sierra National Forest Lions Fire Monday Evening Updates
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