[pct-l] Fire North of Kennedy Meadows

[Cris]

Summary
Firefighters are responding to a wildfire today located within the South
Sierra Wilderness on the Kern Plateau.

Basic Information
Incident Type Wildland Fire  
Cause Under Investigation  
Date of Origin 05/31/2008 at 1455 hrs.  
Location 5 miles north of Kennedy Meadows  
Incident Commander Scott Williams  

Current Situation
Total Personnel 112  
Size 65 acres  
Fuels Involved Sparse pine and mixed conifer.
 
Fire Behavior Active fire in brush on the north end.
 
Significant Events Temporary closure of a section on the Pacific Crest
Trail.
 

Outlook
Planned Actions Construct direct line as much as possible.
 
Growth Potential Moderate
 
Remarks Burning in the South Sierra Wilderness Area. Will attempt to open
the Pacific Crest Trail as soon as possible.
 

Weather
Current Wind Conditions Not available  
Current Temperature Not available  
Current Humidity Not available  

Cris
...mountains don't tolerate fools...