Happy (CASQF)

First Reported: 2024-09-12 01:09:41 UTC on September 12, 2024
Inciweb page: CASQF Happy
Size: 12543 Acres
Type: Wildfire
Status: Field Active
Percent Contained: 65%
Happy (2024-09-12)
12,543 acre wildfire (65% contained)
Squaw Valley, California, United States
Nearby Fires:
Coffee Pot Fire (2024-08-14)
14,104 acre wildfire (93% contained)
Three Rivers, California, United States
Horseshoe Fire 2024 (2024-11-23)
4,537 acre wildfire (95% contained)
Lone Pine, California, United States

Wildfire Status:

The Happy Fire, a lightning-induced wildfire discovered on July 16, 2024, is currently active within the Monarch Wilderness, encompassing an area of approximately 12,543 acres. As of November 14, 2024, the fire is reported to be 65% contained. The incident has primarily impacted areas within the footprint of the 2015 Rough Fire, with ongoing monitoring and management by the local US Forest Service team in coordination with other agencies. Despite the burn area, light smoke has been observed in the Silver Creek Drainage and along the State Highway 180 corridor, prompting vigilance from fire management teams.

Fire agencies have deployed a total of 45 personnel to oversee the situation, focusing on securing the fire's perimeter along Highway 180 and minimizing potential upslope runs into timber stringers within the park boundary. Planned actions include monitoring fire behavior and implementing control measures as necessary. The current fuels involved in the fire include timber, brush, and short grass, which have contributed to its spread, particularly in the areas previously affected by the Rough Fire.

Weather conditions are a crucial factor in the fire's management. A winter storm is anticipated to impact the area, with forecasts suggesting 4-6 inches of new snow above 5,000 feet and possible snow levels dropping to as low as 4,000 feet. This weather event may help suppress the fire further, as cooler temperatures and precipitation are expected to limit fire activity in the coming days. However, fire officials remain attentive to any changing conditions that could affect the fire's behavior.

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Containment History:

Date Percent Contained
2024-09-12 50% contained
2024-09-26 50% contained
2024-11-01 60% contained
2024-12-13 65% contained

Fire Growth History:

Date Fire Size (Acres) Fire Size (Square Miles) Fire Size (Square Kilometers)
2024-09-12 588 acres 0.9 sq mi 2.4 sq km
2024-09-14 588 acres 0.9 sq mi 2.4 sq km
2024-09-15 687 acres 1.1 sq mi 2.7 sq km
2024-09-26 657 acres 1.0 sq mi 2.6 sq km
2024-10-03 720 acres 1.1 sq mi 2.9 sq km
2024-10-09 1346 acres 2.1 sq mi 5.4 sq km
2024-10-15 3222 acres 5.0 sq mi 12.9 sq km
2024-10-16 5027 acres 7.9 sq mi 20.1 sq km
2024-10-20 5833 acres 9.1 sq mi 23.3 sq km
2024-10-23 6207 acres 9.7 sq mi 24.8 sq km
2024-10-31 6303 acres 9.8 sq mi 25.2 sq km
2024-11-01 9320 acres 14.6 sq mi 37.3 sq km
2024-11-04 10325 acres 16.1 sq mi 41.3 sq km
2024-11-10 10571 acres 16.5 sq mi 42.3 sq km
2024-11-13 12145 acres 19.0 sq mi 48.6 sq km
2024-12-13 12543 acres 19.6 sq mi 50.2 sq km