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October 16, 2012 The National Preparedness Level was lowered to 1 due to minimal large fire activity and that most GACCs have low to moderate fire danger. The 9 million mark for acres burned year-to-date has almost been met nationally. During the past decade, 2006 is the only year that surpasses this year's acres burned total. Weather: A strong ridge of high pressure off the California Coast will maintain warm
and dry conditions over California, over the Desert Southwest and over the Great Basin. A weak ridge of high |
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Daily statistics 10/16/12 | ||
Number of new large fires | 0 | States currently reporting large fires: |
Number of active large fires Total number includes full suppression and resource managed fires. Total does not include individual fires within complexes. |
7 | Arizona (1) |
Acres from active fires | 158,395 | |
Fires contained since 10/15/12 | 1 | |
Year-to-date large fires contained | 754 | |
Year-to-date statistics | ||
2012 (1/1/12 - 10/16/12) | Fires: 50,430 | Acres: 8,979,054 |
2011 (1/1/11 - 10/16/11) | Fires: 63,516 | Acres: 8,225,064 |
2010 (1/1/10 - 10/16/10) | Fires: 60,684 | Acres: 3,026,310 |
2009 (1/1/09 - 10/16/09) | Fires: 72,550 | Acres: 5,696,746 |
2008 (1/1/08 - 10/16/08) | Fires: 59,421 | Acres: 4,483,314 |
2007 (1/1/07 - 10/16/07) | Fires: 75,020 | Acres: 8,155,980 |
2006 (1/1/06 - 10/16/06) | Fires: 85,830 | Acres: 9,358,058 |
2005 (1/1/05 - 10/16/05) | Fires: 54,941 | Acres: 8,224,467 |
2004 (1/1/03 - 10/16/04) | Fires: 62,422 | Acres: 7,905,302 |
2003 (1/1/03 - 10/16/03) | Fires: 54,200 | Acres: 3,238,673 |
10-year average | ||
2003-2012 | Fires: 64,025 | Acres: 6,732,818 |
Current Wildfires | ||||
For road closure information in each state, call 511 or visit www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/511.htm. | ||||
Arizona | Fires: 1 | Acres: 150 | * New fires: 0 | Fires contained: 0 |
Big Canyon (Tonto National Forest): 150 acres at zero percent contained. This fire is 15 miles northeast of Payson. | ||||
Colorado | Fires: 1 | Acres: 673 | * New fires: 0 | Fires contained: 0 |
Fern Lake (Rocky Mountain National Park): 673 acres at 30 percent contained. This fire is three miles west of Estes Park. | ||||
Idaho | Fires: 3 | Acres: 131,636 | * New fires: 0 | Fires contained: 0 |
Powell SBW Complex (Clearwater National Forest): 67,000 acres. This previously reported complex is 45 miles southwest of Lolo. | ||||
Sheep (Nez Perce National Forest): 48,626 acres at 68 percent contained. This fire is one mile east of Lucillle. Structures are threatened. Call 1-877-599-7716 or visit the fire info website. |
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Wesley (Payette National Forest): 16,010 acres at 50 percent contained. This fire is 13 miles northwest of New Meadows. Information: Call 208-253-3104 or visit the fire info website. |
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Thompson Creek (Sawtooth National Forest): The fire was contained at 129 acres. | ||||
Minnesota | Fires: 1 | Acres: 25,396 | * New fires: 0 | Fires contained: 0 |
North Minnie (Department of Natural Resources): 25,396 acres at 60 percent contained. This fire is five miles northeast of Fourtown. | ||||
Nevada | Fires: 1 | Acres: 540 | * New fires: 0 | Fires contained: 0 |
White Horse (Flathead Agency, Bureau of Indian Affairs): 540 acres at 30 percent contained. This fire is eight miles west of Mountain City. |