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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture U.S. Forest Service Coconino National Forest www.flickr.com/photos/coconinonationalforest For Immediate Release April 11, 2014
Public Affairs Contact:
Heather Noel, (Acting) Public Affairs Officer, 928-527-3490 Fisher Fire – 9:00 p.m. update Flagstaff, Ariz. – The Fisher Fire, reported at 3:00 p.m. today, is located near Fisher Point in Walnut Canyon approx. five miles southeast of Flagstaff in the vicinity of the Fisher
Fire from last year. Currently the fire is estimated at 85 acres. The fire is burning in timber on slopes spreading to the East-Southeast away from Flagstaff. Smoke is very visible. No structures are currently
threatened. Today, fire activity included group torching, 2 – 4 foot flame lengths on the surface, and short range spotting though fire activity has decreased into the evening. Due to complexity, a Type
3 team was in place at 6:00 p.m. this evening. Crews are constructing dozer line, direct, and indirect line into the night around the head of the fire anchoring into trails, roads, and the previous Fisher Fire. Tomorrow, we expect temperatures between 60 and 64 degrees, wind gusts between 20 – 25 miles per hour, and a low relative humidity around 15%. There is a chance for showers in the afternoon.
The public should be aware there will be area closures around the vicinity of the fire tomorrow which does include some of the trail system. Firefighters and public safety is the first and
highest priority in every fire management activity. SUMMARY DATE OF DETECTION: April 11, 2014 CAUSE: Under investigation CURRENT SIZE: 85 acres CONTAINMENT: 0% LOCATION: Fisher Point area AGENCY: USDA Forest Service RESOURCES: Flagstaff Hotshots, 1 lead plane, 1 dozer, 6 engines, and misc. fire personnel are currently on the fire line. More resources are on the way. ### Respectfully, Heather ************************************** Heather M. Noel Public Affairs Officer (Acting) U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest 1824 S. Thompson St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Office (928) 527-3490 Cell (406) 370-7370 ************************************** 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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