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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 – 5:00 p.m. update Flagstaff, Ariz. – Firefighters had a quiet day on the Fisher Fire as they patrolled the fire’s perimeter gridding for smokes and hot spots. The fire, held to 175 acres, is at 75% containment.
Safety was a big concern today with steep terrain, rolling rocks, and snags; no injuries were reported.
Westerly winds increased in strength early in the afternoon though were not a factor in fire activity. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning today that is still in effect
until 8:00 p.m. MST due to strong winds and a low relative humidity. On Monday, firefighters will continue to seek out hot spots and mop up deeper into the interior of the perimeter; some resources will begin to demobilize. The weather is expected to see temperatures
range from 53- 63 degrees with a low relative humidity between 8-13%, and winds with gusts up to 25 mph.
The public should remain aware of area closures around the vicinity of the fire which include some of the trail system.
Forest visitors should be aware of any fire restrictions or closures before they go camping or recreating,
but also keep in mind that there is one fire regulation that never expires and is always enforced—your campfire must be out cold-to-the-touch before leaving your campsite. FISHER FIRE SUMMARY DATE OF DETECTION: April 11, 2014 CAUSE: Confirmed human-caused, specific cause undetermined; investigation ongoing. CURRENT SIZE: 175 acres CONTAINMENT: 75% LOCATION: Near Fisher Point in Walnut Canyon; approx. 5 miles SE of 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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