Incident Overview
The Pass Fire (now called North Pass) started on Saturday August 18, 2012 at approximately 2:47 a.m. The fire is in Williams Valley 10 miles north east of Covelo. The fire is actively burning in heavy timber moving northeast into the Yolla Bolly Middle Eel Wilderness. Extreme fire behavior (crowning, torching and long range spotting) have been observed in the afternoons. Firefighters both on the ground and in the air are actively fighting the fire with 732 people committed to that effort.
Effective 6:00 a.m. on August 21, 2012, Southern California Interagency Incident Management Team 3 assumed command of the fire. Current management of the fire is under Unified Command between CAL FIRE and US Forest Service. (USFS) The Incident Command Post is located at the Round Valley Airport. Please be aware of increased fire traffic in the area.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Saturday August 18th, 2012 approx. 02:47 AM |
| Location | 10 miles NE of Covelo in Williams Valley |
| Incident Commander | Mike Wakoski / Norm Brown |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 878 |
|---|---|
| Size | 12,500 acres |
| Percent Contained | 12% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Wednesday September 05th, 2012 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Fuels within the fire area include grass, mixed conifer stands with an understory of shrubs, litter or grass. There are also areas of brush. There is no recorded fire history for the north side of the fire. ERC's and live fuel moistures are at critical levels. |
| Fire Behavior | Extreme fire behavior with an increase in the late afternoon (1400-2000 hours). |
| Significant Events | Pass Fire is now bing called the "North Pass". |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Continue construction of direct fire line. Look for opportunities for additional direct line. Hold and improve existing fire line. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Extreme fire behavior with continued spread to the North, South and East. |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme difficulty due to steep canyons and slopes. |
| Remarks | Total Personell; Engines: 62 Crews: 26 Helicopters: 3 Airtankers: 3 Water Tenders: 21 Dozers: 26 |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 2-4 mph NE |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 70 degrees |
| Humidity | 49% |
Source: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/3201/
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