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Heavy rain fell over much of the Bar M Fire yesterday. Fire behavior is significantly subdued today, though some areas within the interior continue to smolder and creep. Crews remain on scene.
Smoke will be much lighter today and tonight. Size remains at approximately 4,600 acres. Brienne Magee Public Affairs Specialist Flagstaff Ranger District, Coconino NF 5075 N Hwy 89 Flagstaff AZ 86004 o: 928-527-8290
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Brienne Magee, 928-527-8290 or 928-310-6035 Crews on Bar M Fire continue making progress, Island Fire final update Flagstaff, Ariz. –
Last night smoke from the Sitgreaves Complex on the Kaibab National Forest drifted toward Flagstaff, Sedona, and the Verde Valley. Good winds and ventilation conditions near the Bar M Fire helped the
smoke disperse away from Mormon Lake Village and Long Park, though light smoke drifted southerly toward I-17 and the Verde Valley in the evening. With variable winds in the forecast, light smoke may continue to be noticeable in these areas overnight and in
the early mornings. Fire managers continue to work with neighboring forests, municipal fire departments, and the Az Department of Environmental Quality to monitor smoke impacts.
BAR M FIRE Crews secured the northeastern perimeter of the Bar M Fire southwest of Mormon Lake yesterday and moved westerly with ignition operations ahead of the main fire. Today crews will continue westerly
progress with burnout operations to secure perimeters. The area has not received precipitation in the past 10 days so fire has been active, but continues to burn at a healthy, moderate severity across the landscape. Current size: 4,538 acres ISLAND FIRE FINAL Containment lines crews created on the southern portion of the fire are holding, and the natural barriers surrounding the rest of the area are restricting the Island Fire’s movement. The main
fire is creeping and smoldering within the interior. Current size: 143 acres.
This will be the final update on the Island Fire unless significant changes occur.
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