{"id":124944,"date":"2021-07-13T12:50:37","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T19:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/69.46.6.243\/?p=124944"},"modified":"2021-07-13T12:50:37","modified_gmt":"2021-07-13T19:50:37","slug":"the-henry-fire-climbs-to-650-acres-18-containment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=124944","title":{"rendered":"The Henry Fire Climbs to 650 Acres & 18% Containment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Highland Lakes, CA…On June 24, 2021, a lightning storm ignited a fire in the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness northeast of Spicer Reservoir and southwest of Highland Lakes at the 7500 ft. elevation.\u00a0 Fire managers are utilizing a confine\/contain strategy using ridges, creeks, trails, and natural barriers to manage the fire. The terrain is steep with brush, patches of conifer trees and granite outcroppings. A Type 3 Incident Management Team is assigned to the fire. Fire Updates will occur every few days and\/or as conditions change.<\/p>\n

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C<\/b>urrent Situation<\/b>: Yesterday, the fire was a little more active due to interior burning and burnout operations. Crews are securing the edge of the fire maintaining Minimal Impact Suppression Tactics and maximizing the use of natural barriers. The helicopter is supporting the firefighters on the ground. Campgrounds are open. Be advised smoke may be more visible during the day and settle during the night\/early morning hours in the canyons.<\/p>\n

Fire Statistics:
\n<\/b>Location<\/b>: Stanislaus National Forest, Calaveras Ranger District, Alpine County
\nCarson-Iceberg Wilderness (northeast of Spicer Reservoir and southwest of Highland Lakes)
\nAcres<\/b>: 650,\u00a0Containment<\/b>: 18%
\nDate Detected<\/b>: June 24, 2021
\nCause<\/b>: Lightning
\nInjuries\/Accidents:<\/b>\u00a00
\nTotal Personnel:<\/b>\u00a060
\nStructures Threatened\/Destroyed:<\/b>\u00a01\/0
\nPersonnel Assigned<\/b>: Hand crews- 4, Type 2 Helicopter \u2013 1, Type 3 Incident Management Team<\/p>\n

Fires play an important role in the ecosystem.\u00a0 Except for a small fire (12-acres) last year near Henry Peak, the area has not seen fire in over 20 years.\u00a0Incident objectives include:<\/p>\n