THE NICOLLS FIRE IS NOT ON THE CALIFORNIA DESERT
Information is posted here for reference by CDD managers.
The Nicolls Fire started July 11, 2014 in the Scodie Mountains, within the boundaries of the Kiavah Wilderness Area on the Sequoia National Forest. The fire is being managed by David Cooper’s South Central Sierra Interagency Incident Management Team, who took command of the fire at 6:00 pm Sunday evening.
The area of the fire has not burned since the Jacks Fire of 1997 and is mainly pinion-juniper and brush with some grass. Crews will continue to be flown in by helicopter into the fire due to steep rocky terrain and limited access. The fire activity continued into the night and air resources will begin dropping water and retardant this morning to slow the rate of spread. Heavy use of air resources will continue throughout the week supporting crews on the ground.
The South Central Sierra Interagency Incident Management Team has assumed command of the Nicolls Fire with Incident Commander, David Cooper. Basic Information
| Current as of | 7/13/2014 6:51:45 PM |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Friday July 11th, 2014 approx. 01:45 PM |
| Location | Kiavah Wilderness just southeast of Onyx. |
| Incident Commander | David Cooper, South Central Sierra Interagency Incident Management Team |
| Incident Description | Nicolls Fire Is Actively Burning In The Kiavah Wilderness. |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 879 |
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| Size | 1,447 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 55% |
| Percent of Perimeter To Be Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved |
Timber, and Pinion-Juniper, with sagebrush and grass.
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| Significant Events |
Single tree torching and backing fire was observed on the south side of the fire.
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Outlook
| Planned Actions |
Helicopter transport of crew to pre-identified landing zones. Direct attack by air will support crew safety and slow the fire's spread.
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| Projected Incident Activity |
Potential large fire spread to the south/southeast.
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| Remarks |
The fire is influenced by steep rocky terrain and driven by strong winds. Single tree torching in the afternoon high winds. Mist tactics are being utilized in Wilderness.
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Current Weather
| Weather Concerns |
A surge of tropical moisture from the south east is expected to move into the fire area Monday, bringing cloud build-up and a chance of dry lightning. Some moisture is possible, and is expected to move out of the area late Tuesday or early Wednesday.
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