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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 13, 2014
Public Affairs Contact:
Heather Noel, (Acting) Public Affairs Officer, 928-527-3490
Fisher Fire – 8:00 a.m. update Flagstaff, Ariz. – The Fisher Fire, reported at 3:00 p.m. on April 11th, is located near Fisher Point in Walnut Canyon approx. five miles southeast of Flagstaff in the vicinity
of the Fisher Fire from last year. The fire remains at 175 acres and is 50% contained. Today, crews will grid and mop up as topography and fuel conditions allow. Terrain is steep with rolling rocks and snags. No growth was
reported on the fire and all lines held. No structures are threatened. Today, temperatures today could reach 71 degrees with winds becoming westerly and increasing in strength with possible 45 mph gusts this afternoon; the relative humidity is forecast between
10-15%. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for today in effect from noon to 8:00 p.m. MST due to strong winds and a low relative humidity.
The public should remain aware of area closures around the vicinity of the fire which include some of the trail system. Reducing the risk to firefighters and the public is our first priority
in every fire management activity. Local, state, tribal, and Federal agencies support one another with wildfire response, including engagement in collaborative planning and the decision-making processes that take into account
all lands and recognize the interdependence and statutory responsibilities among jurisdictions. SUMMARY DATE OF DETECTION: April 11, 2014 CAUSE: Confirmed human-caused, specific cause undetermined; investigation ongoing. CURRENT SIZE: 175 acres CONTAINMENT: 50% LOCATION: Fisher Point area, Flagstaff AGENCY: USDA Forest Service RESOURCES: 7 Hotshot Crews, 3 Type Two Crews, 2 dozers, 5 water tenders, 1 lead plane, 1 Air Attack, 1Type 1 and 1 Type 3 helicopter, 10 engines, and numerous fire personnel. ### 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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