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The Pocosin “Tale of Two Burns”

Detailed weather observations and fire danger metrics for two significant burn events in Pocosin, District 8. Includes information on fuel moisture, wind conditions, and days since rain.

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The Pocosin “Tale of Two Burns”

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  1. The Pocosin“Tale of Two Burns”

  2. Pocosin Burn in District 8 Green Swamp

  3. February 11, 2009 427 Acres

  4. Weather Observations2/11/2009 (1200 hrs) • Temp: 71 • RH: 59% • SSW 13-Gust 22 • Fine Fuel Moisture: 6 • Transport Winds: SW • KBDI: 174 • ERC: 38 • Fuel Types 4,6 and 7 • ESP: 175 • Days Since Rain: Feb. 3-4, 2009, total .20”

  5. Simmons Road Burnout Clip

  6. Weather Observations7/03/2011 • Temp: 95 • RH: 40% • SSW 7 • Fine Fuel Moisture: 5 • Transport Winds: SW • KBDI: 546 • ERC: 52 • Fuel Types 4,6 and 7 • Days Since Rain: June 21, 2011 total .70”

  7. Items of Importance Contingency Planning Adequate Resources Ignition Plan with Adjustments What is your Current/Predicted Fire Danger? Are burning conditions acceptable? Is the level of Risk acceptable ? What is your ESP?

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