Minimal Growth on Beale Fire
WILLIAMS, Ariz. – Due to cloud cover and high humidity, growth on the Beale Fire was minimal Tuesday. The lightning-caused wildfire gained about 11 acres for a total size of 2,162 acres. It is being managed for resource objectives within an 8,000-acre boundary southwest of Kendrick Mountain on the Williams Ranger District.
Wednesday, crews plan to work east of Forest Road 100 to reinforce the eastern edge of the management area.
This morning, the fire lookouts said there was little smoke impact to the Spring Valley area. However, impacts may increase depending on the weather and actions taken on the fire.
Weather conditions are expected to be the same as they have been, chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms, for the remainder of the week.
Resources assigned to the incident include four engines, one water tender, one crew and one helicopter for a total of about 40 personnel.
There are no closures associated with the Beale Fire; however, forest visitors are advised to avoid camping in or near the management area for the incident. In addition, there are potential hazards in the fire area including burning stumps, hidden stump holes and fire weakened trees. Please do not attempt to extinguish active fire within the management area. Maps are posted at several locations around the management area for reference.
For additional information, please call Punky Moore, Fire Information Officer, 928-635-5653 or visit http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2417
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Punky Moore
Fire Information Officer
Kaibab National Forest
Williams/Tusayan Ranger Districts
928-635-5653
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