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Good evening. Attached is an update on the fires being managed on Kaibab National Forest.
Thank you, Jackie
Jacqueline C. Banks Public Affairs Officer Kaibab National Forest (928) 635-8314 www.flickr.com/kaibabnationalforest
Contact: Connie Birkland, 928-635-8227 or 928-853-4617
Multiple Kaibab National Forest Fires Benefit Resource Objectives
TUSAYAN, AZ. – Multiple lightning caused fires on the North and South Zones of the Kaibab National Forest continue to spread naturally. Fire managers are encouraged by the progress these fires are making reducing forest ground litter and tree stand densities. Fire management objectives include public and firefighter safety while working to reduce potential smoke impacts around the fire areas. A short drying trend and a high pressure weather pattern are expected over these fires this week and through the weekend and may result in increased smoke and reduced visibility. Visitors are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas, reducing driving speed and watching for fire personnel working along the roads.
Skinner Fire: Reported: July 26, 2013 Location: Tusayan Ranger District - 5 Miles East of Tusayan, North of Forest Road 303 Size: 670 Acres Landscape/Fuels: Ponderosa Pine Fire Behavior: Low intensity, 6 to 12 inch flames burning in Ponderosa Pine/Oak brush & grass understory Planning Area: 1,463 acres
Cooper Fire: Reported: July 15, 2013 Location: Approximately 3 miles Northwest of Jacob Lake and North of 89A Size: 320 Acres Landscape/Fuels: Ponderosa Pine Fire Behavior: Low intensity fire Planning Area: 968 acres
Castle Fire: Reported: July 24, 2013 Location: North Kaibab Ranger District, 1 mile East of Big Springs Lookout Size: 55 Acres Landscape/Fuels: Ponderosa Pine Fire Behavior: Low intensity fire Planning Area: 1537 acres
These fires are being managed to stay within designated planning areas and to benefit resource objectives that include maintaining fire in a fire-adapted ecosystem and reducing fuel loads. Cooperative interagency fire personnel include: National Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Indian Affairs. This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. |
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North&SouthZoneFireUpdate8-7-13.pdf
Description: North&SouthZoneFireUpdate8-7-13.pdf
