Bulldog Mountain

Heavy Logging Slash

Timber (Litter and Understory)

Overnight trace of precipitations (less than .05") has moderated fire behavior on the Bulldog Mountain Fire. Fire behavior includes smoldering, creeping, and backing, with isolate areas of surface fire spread

primarily on the southeast corner, and northern portion of the fire. Heavy fuels (log ends, concentrations, and stump holes) continue to consume due to drying effects of Summer drying.

Mop-up from burn operations on the south end of fire. Initiate clean up burning as conditions allow. Transition to local unit.

12 hours:

Limited overnight fire spread expected. Heavy fuels (log ends, stump holes, and

concentrations) will continue to hold heat and consume in place due to dryness. Smoke

production will continue and can be expected to settle into valleys.

24 hours:

Seasonally warm and dry conditions will provide for slightly increased fire behavior and areas of fire spread within identified containment lines. Backing, flanking, creeping, and areas of active surface fire spread is anticipated. Primary areas with active fire behavior are on southern aspects. Preheated timber canopy with sufficient surface fire may cause isolated

torching. Heavy fuels (log ends, stump holes, and concentrations) will continue to hold heat and consume in-place due to seasonal dryness. Smoke production from fire activity will be visible in the general area.

48 hours:

Seasonally warm and dry conditions will provide for slightly increased fire behavior and areas of fire spread within identified containment lines. Backing, flanking, creeping, and areas of active surface fire spread is anticipated. Primary areas with active fire behavior are on southern aspects. Preheated timber canopy with sufficient surface fire may cause isolated

torching. Heavy fuels (log ends, stump holes, and concentrations) will continue to hold heat and consume in-place due to seasonal dryness. Smoke production from fire activity will be visible in the general area.

72 hours:

Continued warm and dry conditions will reduce surface fuel moistures on exposed aspects and wind favored slopes. Smoldering, creeping and isolated areas of surface fire spread are anticipated. Isolated torching is likely where sources of heat and a low timber canopy are likely. Heavy fuels (log ends, stump holes, and concentrations) will continue to hold heat and

consume in-place due to dryness. Additional smoke production likely due to increase in active perimeter and interior fire activity.

Cumulus clouds developed during the day over Bulldog Mountain and Mack Mountain but with less cloud coverage compared to Tuesday. Temperatures were a little warmer and the humidity was a

little lower as a result. Afternoon temperatures ranged from 55 to 65 degrees, and the humidity ranged from 38 to 48 percent. Winds were light from the north-northwest at 3 to 8 mph along the ridgetops.

The weather pattern changes little through Friday, therefore the temperatures, humidity and the wind forecast will be similar to today. An increasing southwest flow will bring warmer temperatures

and lower humidity this weekend through early next week. High pressure will also strengthen for dry and stable conditions.