INCIDENT UPDATED 11/14/2016
Approximate Location
35.735 latitude, -93.757 longitude
Incident Overview
The Mountain Creek Fire is suspected to have been caused by lightning that moved through the area Friday, November 4th. The wildfire is burning in rugged and inaccessible terrain 17 miles north of Ozark in Franklin County, Arkansas. The fire is currently at 50 percent. All OHV trails are opened except. 1003P west of Morgan Mountain Road. Dozer operations are ongoing in that area.
Update 11/14/16: Fire contained on Nov. 13. All areas are opened.
Basic Information
| Current as of | |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning/natural |
| Date of Origin | Saturday November 05th, 2016 approx. 06:00 PM |
| Location | 17 miles north of Ozark, AR |
| Incident Commander | Dan Martin |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 28 |
|---|---|
| Size | 442 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 50% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Sunday November 13th, 2016 approx. 04:45 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (Litter and understory) |
| Significant Events | Minimal, creeping and smoldering |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Contained |
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| Projected Incident Activity | 12 hours: All lines put in |
Current Weather
| Weather Concerns | None; area received 1.9 inches of rainfall |
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