Updated: 10:31 a.m. May 27

First discovered: More than a month ago, 11:17 a.m. April 20

Initial location: Tulare County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire, Type 1

Fire name: Bonita

Bonita Fire initially started 11:17 a.m. April 20 at in Tulare County, California.

Since its discovery more than a month ago, it has burned 6.8 acres of federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. The fire is thought to have originated from natural causes. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire.

NIFC Fire Complexity Analysis

This wildfire is considered to be a Type 1 incident, which is the most complex. What it means:

• A Type 2 team can be ordered in a short or long configuration. The national standard configuration is the same for all teams. GACCs may adjust the makeup of teams for use in their areas.

• The incident extends into multiple operational periods.

• Operations personnel often exceed 200 per operational period and total personnel will usually exceed 500 (numbers are guidelines only).

• A written action plan is required for each operational period.

• Many of the functional units are needed and staffed.

• The agency administrator will have regular briefings and ensure that WFSAs and delegation of authority are updated.

• Divisions established for span of control are usually established to geographically facilitate work assignments.

• All command and general staff positions are activated.

• Operations personnel often exceed 500 per operational period and total personnel will usually exceed 1,000 (numbers are guidelines only).

• Divisions are established requiring division supervisor qualified personnel.

• May require the establishment of branches.

• Aviation operations often involve several types and numbers of aircraft.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center