Wyoming News Release
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| Fire Facts: | |||
| Date Started: | August 14, 2006 | Cause of Ignition: | Lightning |
| Location: | Casper Mountain, 6 miles South of Casper Wy. | Size: | ~5000 acres |
| Percent Contained: | 0% | Est. Time of Containment: | TBA |
| Number of Personnel: | 0 type 2 crews, 1 Type 1 IHC, Total 119 | Aircraft: | 1 Type 2 restricted, 1 type 3,and 2 National Guard Blackhawk Helicopters, 2 fixed wing air attack |
| Equipment: | 13 Dozers, 32 Engines | Cost to date: | TBA |
| Structure Lost: | None | Injuries: | None |
Local Forces Take Action on Jackson Canyon Fire
Local interagency fire fighting forces took action today on the Jackson Canyon fire in an attempt to limit the fires growth and protect life and property of the residents on Casper Mountain. Activities centered on the northern flank and in the evacuation of all threatened people from the fires vicinity. Mandatory evacuations are in place. Helicopters were utilized in dropping water on the flames and burn out operations in protecting communications towers from burning. A National Type 1 Incident Management Team from the Great Basin, Incident commander Rowdy Muir, was ordered and arrived in Casper this evening. They were briefed by multi agency officials and delegated responsibility for management of the fire.
Additional resources including crews, supplies and aircraft have been ordered.
Tomorrow’s Planned Activity: Transfer of commandwill take place at 06:00 am August 16; 2006. and the team will assume management of the fire. Close coordination with State of Wyoming Department of Forestry, Natrona County, and federal agencies will continue.
The fire has been organized into 4 divisions and a structure protection group has been formed to assess structures for future protective actions. Suppression operations are planned to keep the fire west of Micro road, east of Goose Egg road, and out of Hogodan Basin Ski Area.
Other Important Messages: Firefighter and public safety is the top priority for the Jackson Canyon Fire. Please refrain from driving into the fire area if you are not part of the suppression effort. Residents are also advised to keep windows shut and air filters clean and avoid breathing smoke if possible.
Evacuation information can be found at www.casperwy.gov or by calling 307-235-9955.
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