Indian Fire Update

Fire Facts:

Size: 613 acres	Cause: Appears to be lightning
Containment: 0%	Crews: 2
Fuel Type: Whitethorn/Jeffrey pine	Aircraft: 3 helicopters
Location: Golden Trout Wilderness north of the Jordon Hot Springs at 8,400 ft.	Personnel: 52

Yesterday, the fire showed growth to the north and east and backed down and crossed the Red Rock Creek drainage on the east side. Fire behavior includes creeping, smoldering, and backing between dead and down trees with moderate uphill runs when slope and fuels align. Additionally, short range spotting was observed, which encouraged the fire’s spread yesterday.

Aerial resources continue to check the fire’s growth during the day. Today, two crews are being inserted to scout potential safe containment lines. Crews will look to trail systems and natural barriers that can be used for containment.

The fire is burning in the 2002 McNally Fire footprint. Snags (standing dead or dying trees) present a substantial safety concern for fire crews and they will not be working in areas that are unsafe because of these snags. There is currently no threat to life or property.

The forest has implemented an emergency closure of the following trails due to the fire and the substantial hazard created by falling snags:

Casa Vieja to Red Rock Meadow via Jordon Hot Springs
Casa Vieja to Red Rock Meadow via Lost Trout Creek (Beer Keg Meadow)
Red Rock Meadow to Templeton Cow Camp
Red Rock Meadow to Little Whitney Meadow

Fire crews are using Jordon Hot Springs for fire operations. Smoke is visible and drifting into the southern Owens Valley near Olancha as well as areas throughout the southern Sierra.

BUTTE FIRE

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