NEWS RELEASE
Geneva 12 Fire Update - August 10, 2012 - 8:00 a.m.
Geneva 12 Fire UpdateOregon Incident Management Team 3 - Central OregonIncident Commander: Mark RappFor Immediate Release: August 10, 2012, 8:00 a.m.Fire Information: 541/416-6811Inciweb Website:... more
INCIDENT UPDATED 8/10/2012
Approximate Location
44.513 latitude, -121.385 longitude
Incident Overview
Geneva 12 Fire started on August 6, 2012. The cause of the start was determined to be lightning. The fire is burning in Juniper, bitterbrush, sage and grass.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Monday August 06th, 2012 approx. 12:22 PM |
| Location | 8.5 miles west of Culver, OR |
| Incident Commander | Deana Wall - Ict4 |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 78 |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,337 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Thursday August 09th, 2012 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Short grass (1 foot), Juniper, Sage, Grass |
| Fire Behavior | Smoldering and isolated torching in the interior of the fire. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Patrol and continue rehab. Transfer of command to the local unit at 0600 on Friday, 8/10/12 |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Medium |
| Remarks | 100% contained as of 1800 on 8/9/12. No further report unless significant activity occurs. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 18 mph N |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 86 degrees |
| Humidity | 15% |
