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April 16 Update: The Fisher Fire is 100% contained and 35 acres (slightly smaller size due to more accurate mapping last night). Cause is still under investigation. This was human caused, as there was not any lightning in the area, but specific cause has yet to be determined.
Brienne Magee Public Affairs Specialist Flagstaff Ranger District, Coconino NF 5075 N Hwy 89 Flagstaff AZ 86004 o: 928-527-8290
From: Magee, Brienne
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Fisher Fire Update, 4:30 p.m. The Fisher Fire is still 40 acres and 75% contained this afternoon, with low to moderate fire behavior. Crews are making excellent progress solidifying containment lines and mopping up. Cause is still under investigation.
Brienne Magee Public Affairs Specialist Flagstaff Ranger District, Coconino NF 5075 N Hwy 89 Flagstaff AZ 86004 o: 928-527-8290
From: Magee, Brienne
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April 15, 2013
Fisher Fire update, 8:30 a.m.
Flagstaff, Ariz. – The Fisher Fire crept and smoldered last night, but did not grow in size. Firefighters have a line around the fire and will continue to strengthen them today. Fire managers want to be sure lines hold through the high winds, however, before they declare an increase in containment.
Size: Approximately 40 acres Containment: 50% Location: near Fisher Point approximately four miles south of Flagstaff and two miles northeast of Lake Mary Road and the Canyon Vista Campground. Date Reported: Saturday, April 13 at approximately 4pm Cause: Human caused, under investigation Resources: Approximately 100 personnel including four hotshot crews (Flagstaff Hotshots, Prescott Hotshots, Pleasant Valley Hotshots, and Blue Ridge Hotshots), engines, water tenders, a dozer and several overhead Closures: The Sandy’s Canyon Trail and Arizona Trail at Fisher Point have been temporarily closed.
Smoke may be visible from the Flagstaff area and will drift to the east; expect smoke to be noticeable in Walnut Canyon, I-40, and the Continental Country Club area.
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