First discovered: 19 hours ago, 3:33 p.m. May 3
Initial location: Tuolumne County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire, Type 5
Fire name: Eagle
A new wildfire was reported 3:33 p.m. May 3 at in Tuolumne County, California.
Eagle Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for 19 hours. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
NIFC Fire Complexity Analysis
This wildfire is considered to be a Type 5 incident, which is the least complex. What it means:
• Resources required are local and typically vary from two to six firefighters.
• The incident is generally contained within within a few hours after resources arrive on scene.
Source: National Interagency Fire Center
