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The Pincer Two fire is a lightening caused fire that started on July 17, 2024. It is burning on Johannesburg Mountain in timber, and rugged terrain 1 Mile East of Mineral Park C.G.
| Current as of | Sun, 08/11/2024 - 14:10 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Johannesburg Mountain. 1 Mile East of Mineral Park C.G. |
| Incident Commander | Connor England |
| Coordinates |
48° 28' .24'' Latitude
-121° 8' .63
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 15 |
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| Size | 115 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 0% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 10/31/2024 |
| Fuels Involved | Closed Timber Litter |
| Significant Events | Minimal fire growth occurred yesterday due to cooler temperatures and light precipitation in the late afternoon. The fire continues to hold approximately 50’ from the Cascade River Road. The requested reconnaissance flight was cancelled due to weather conditions. Firefighters continue to monitor the area and engage in suppression for emerging hotspots. Today, firefighters intend to install hose lines along the 1590 road to prepare for the possibility of the fire moving further down the hill. |
| Planned Actions |
Patrol Cascade River Road and 1590 Road engaging in suppression acitivities for emerging hotspots. Scouting potential contingency lines and developing contingency plan for unexpected fire growth. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
12 hours: Minimal fire growth |
| Weather Concerns | Cooler conditions over the next few days with a trough over the region. Expect excellent humidity recoveries. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms which may produce gusty and erratic winds. Partly sunny, haze. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Max temperatures around 75 degrees. Light winds becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Gusty and erratic winds expected near thunderstorms in the afternoon. |
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