Locust Fire being managed on Kaibab National Forest
Fredonia, Ariz., June 17, 2015 — For Immediate Release. North Zone fire managers met yesterday to discuss strategies
for managing a second fire in the North Kaibab Ranger District, and the possible impacts this managed fire could potentially have on forest visitors. This lightning-caused fire is located in the vicinity of Locust Point near the Rainbow Rim Trail. The Rainbow
Rim will not be closed during this managed fire, and fire managers are aware of the anticipated increase in visitor use during this weekend’s scheduled bike festival.
Fire Name/Date Started: Locust Fire;
discovered by fire personnel on June 15 at approximately noon during an aerial reconnaissance flight. Location: North Kaibab Ranger District
of the Kaibab National Forest; the Locust Fire is located approximately 39 miles south-southeast of Fredonia, Arizona northeast of
Locust Point near the Rainbow Rim Trail. The planning area is bound by Forest Service Road (FSR) 214 on the north, FSR 206 on the east, FSR 293
on the south and FSR 250 on the west.
Fuel Types: Pine litter, down woody debris and grass
Closures:
Currently no road or trail closures are in effect or anticipated; however, hazard signs are posted, and motorists should exercise caution. Size: Approximately 2 acres. Fire
managers plan to manage the Locust Fire within predetermined boundaries, and if the fire grows to the maximum boundary area would be limited to 3,282 acres in size.
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1650-1_d3_LocustWF_2015_0617.pdf
Description: 1650-1_d3_LocustWF_2015_0617.pdf
