Wash Complex Update
TUSAYAN, Ariz. – The Wash Complex, located 15 miles southeast of Tusayan, is approximately 860 acres. On Thursday, firefighters completed blacklining the perimeter of the management area for the incident.
The forecast shows an unsettled weather pattern with an increased chance of moisture for the fire area this weekend. Given this information, fire managers are preparing to complete burnout operations within the management area today. Aerial ignitions will be utilized to accomplish this plan.
On Thursday, firefighters dealt with conditions that were different from what was forecasted. East winds and marginal ventilation produced smoky conditions west of the fire site over to the Grand Canyon airport. The Red Butte Lookout reported a light haze in Tusayan this morning.
There are no closures associated
with the fire activity on the Wash Complex; however, smoke may limit visibility
on roads near the fire during the peak burning period. The public is advised
to drive slowly and use caution traveling through the area where personnel
and equipment are working.
For additional information, please
visit the Inciweb at http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2034/
or call Punky Moore, Fire Information Officer, 928-635-5653.
Punky Moore
Fire Information Officer
Kaibab National Forest
Williams/Tusayan Ranger District
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