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Kaibab National Forest
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For Immediate Release Contact: Holly Krake, 928-635-5653 July 24, 2014
Resource Benefit Fires Update 07.24.14 WILLIAMS, AZ –Today crews will again continue managed ignitions on all three fires across the forest. These ignitions are to strengthen
existing road perimeters and keep fire progressing within the planning areas. Smoke impacts will continue to vary each day. For more information on smoke and air quality please visit
www.azdeq.gov
or wildlandfire.az.gov. Williams Ranger District:
Currently 2215 acres in size, the Sitgreaves Complex is located approximately 5 miles northwest of Parks, AZ. Fire continues to move down slope and to the south and west. Aerial ignitions may continue as needed.
A closure order has also been placed for the northern section of the planning area for firefighter and public safety.
New fire videos are available at
http://tinyurl.com/ov9uxft Tusayan Ranger District:
Currently 2750 acres in size, the McRae Fire is located approximately 5 miles southeast of Tusayan, AZ. Today crews may conduct limited managed ignitions if favorable winds develop to minimize impacts. Smoke may become highly visible from Highway 64 with light
impacts to the town of Tusayan, AZ. North Kaibab Ranger District:
Currently 112 acres in size, the Quaking Fire is located approximately 40 miles southeast of Fredonia, AZ. Today crews are planning managed ignitions as needed along FSRs 271 and 206. Smoke is visible from the Rainbow Rim Trailhead and Highway 67. Get fire activity updates and maps 24 hours-a-day: Fire Information Line: 928-635-8311 Inciweb:
inciweb.nwcg.gov Text Message: text ‘follow kaibabnf’ to 40404
Crews fell hazard trees within the fire perimeter on the Sitgreaves Complex
near Parks, AZ. (Photo Credit: USFS/ Zach Boness) Holly Krake, MSEd Fire Information Officer USDA Forest Service Kaibab National Forest- South Zone 742 S. Clover Road Williams, AZ 86046 p. 928-635-5653 f. 928-635-5680
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