Tellico Fire Fact Sheet
November 20, 2016
Phone: 828-389-6570 (new), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Websites: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5084
facebook.com/BotelerFire
Email: BotelerFire@gmail.com
Acres: 13,874 Containment:
90% Number of Personnel: 250
Fire Behavior: Minimal creeping and smoldering fire
behavior was observed on the Tellico Fire. An infrared flight conducted Saturday
evening showed isolated hot spots within the interior of the fire. Leaf fall
continues to be a concern as it accumulates in the burned area and on
containment lines.
Planned Events: Fuels are extremely dry. These dry
conditions coupled with higher wind speeds present the possibility for
increased fire behavior. As the current cold front moves out of the region,
winds should dissipate. This will reduce the threat of an aggressive reburn.
Firefighters will continue to strengthen contaminant lines, provide structure
protection as needed and keep fire lines free of leaf litter. Preparation is
underway for suppression repair operations that will serve to minimize the
impact of fire suppression activities on the unburned sections of the forest,
adjacent to the burn area.
Please be
advised: This is a Fact Sheet only. To view the complete Daily Update, visit:
inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5084 or facebook.com/BotelerFire. If you would like
to receive a copy of the comprehensive daily update by email, please send your
email address and a request to be added to the distribution list to: BotelerFire@gmail.com. To contact the Joint Information Center call
828-575-2840.
November 20, 2016
Phone: 828-389-6570 (new), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Websites: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5084
facebook.com/BotelerFire
Email: BotelerFire@gmail.com
Acres: 13,874 Containment:
90% Number of Personnel: 250
Fire Behavior: Minimal creeping and smoldering fire
behavior was observed on the Tellico Fire. An infrared flight conducted Saturday
evening showed isolated hot spots within the interior of the fire. Leaf fall
continues to be a concern as it accumulates in the burned area and on
containment lines.
Planned Events: Fuels are extremely dry. These dry
conditions coupled with higher wind speeds present the possibility for
increased fire behavior. As the current cold front moves out of the region,
winds should dissipate. This will reduce the threat of an aggressive reburn.
Firefighters will continue to strengthen contaminant lines, provide structure
protection as needed and keep fire lines free of leaf litter. Preparation is
underway for suppression repair operations that will serve to minimize the
impact of fire suppression activities on the unburned sections of the forest,
adjacent to the burn area.
Please be
advised: This is a Fact Sheet only. To view the complete Daily Update, visit:
inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5084 or facebook.com/BotelerFire. If you would like
to receive a copy of the comprehensive daily update by email, please send your
email address and a request to be added to the distribution list to: BotelerFire@gmail.com. To contact the Joint Information Center call
828-575-2840.
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