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Laurel Falls 2
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK,
Wildland Fire
Started on or about
04/27/2009
Status as of
05/01/2009
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Location
This fire started on Laurel Falls Trail about 2 miles from the Ober Gatlinburg ski resort. (TN)
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Resources Committed
The fire will be unstaffed on Saturday, May 2, 2009.
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Estimated Containment Date
May 3, 2009
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Park Status
All trails have reopened as of 10:30 AM on Friday, May 1, 2009.
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Updates on Fire
Rain on Friday completed suppression efforts on this fire.
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Overview
Park rangers discovered a fire on the Laurel Falls Trail on Monday afternoon, April 27, 2009. Hot, dry, and windy conditions caused rapid growth on Monday afternoon. Park fire management ordered additional resources. On Tuesday and Wednesday, April 28 and 29, two hand crews worked with extensive air support from a helicopter and two airtankers to prevent the fire from spreading north toward the park boundary. Showers on Wednesday night moderated fire growth considerably and on Thursday, April 30, fire behavior was minimal.
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Last 24-hour Activity
The National Park Service plans to reassume command of the incident from the Southern Area Type 2 Incident Management Team on Sunday, May 3.
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Vegetation Affected
Mixed hardwoods
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Air / Smoke Issues
More rain is forecast.
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Values to be Protected
The Ski Mountain community, Ober Gatlinburg ski resort, and various private residences just outside the park boundary are the most significant resources at risk from this fire.
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Partners Involved
The National Park Service is cooperating with the US National Forest Service and Bureau of Indian Affairs on this fire.
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Additional Information
Visit the Incident Website
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Contact Information
Catherine Hibbard
Phone Number: 413-531-4276
stonyridgefire@gmail.com
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