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U.S. Forest Service
News Release
Contact: Brady Smith
Managed fires update:
Flagstaff, Ariz., June 22, 2015, For Immediate Release —
Fire managers on the Horse Tank Fire will be conducting burnout operations along Highway 87 starting around sundown this evening and continuing until late in the evening as conditions continue to meet
objectives. The cooler temperatures and higher humidity will help maintain a low severity burn. Expect smoke along Forest Highway 3 (Lake Mary Road) as burnout operations are conducted mid-day today between FH 3 and FR 124C on the Camillo Fire. Nighttime
burnout operations will also continue on both fires over the next several days. Motorists are urged to drive with care and expect delays. Smoke will reduce visibility and fire crews will be working alongside the roads. Fire
personnel and Arizona Department of Transportation will be in the area to help direct traffic.
CAMILLO FIRE OVERVIEW Today:
Ignitions will occur between FR 124C and Forest Highway 3 (Lake Mary Road) mid-day creating a solid perimeter along on the eastern side of FH 3.
Smoke:
The majority of smoke will disperse to the northeast. Smoke is noticeable from many areas on the Lake Mary Road corridor (Forest Highway 3) and portions of Flagstaff. Smoke will be the densest in early
morning and late in the evening, motorists are urged to drive with caution. Closures: Lands, roads, and trails in the vicinity of Little Mormon Mountain. This includes Forest Roads
92, 124, and a portion of 82. The area on the south side of FR 125 will be closed, but lands north of the road as well as FR 125 itself will remain open with access to Kinnikinick Lake. The Gooseberry Springs Trailhead and a portion of the Arizona Trail are
also closed. See the
full closure order and map on Inciweb. Delays are possible along FR 125 and FH 3 because of fire personnel, smoke and equipment in the area. Current Size: 11,581 acres (planning area is approximately 46,000 acres) Start Date: June 14, 2015 Location: 20 miles south of Flagstaff, just southeast of Mormon Lake. HORSE TANK FIRE OVERVIEW Today:
Preparation for tonight’s ignitions along Highway 87 continues throughout the day. Crews plan to burn along Highway 87 moving westward this evening, as conditions for burnout operations continue to meet
objectives. Smoke: Visible from Highways 260 and 87, I-17, Payson, Pine, Strawberry, Blue Ridge and the Verde Valley.
There may be an increase in smoke this evening along Highway 87. Closures: Forest Roads 9366R, 9384A, 9381, 609, a portion of 9361A, 9367R, 608, 607, and 607A are closed
to all entry. Current Size:
2,450 acres (planning area is approximately 5,000 acres) Start Date: June 6, 2015 Location: Six miles north of Strawberry, south of Highway 260 near the junction with Hwy 87 The Horse Tank and Camillo fires are fulfilling their natural and crucial role in the ecosystem.
The forest needs frequent, low severity fire to restore wildlife habitat, promote healthy vegetation, reduce fuels and the risk of severe fire, and create safer conditions for residents, visitors, and firefighters.
Find online information on Inciweb at
www.inciweb.nwcg.gov. Follow the forest on Twitter at
www.twitter.com/coconinonf (@CoconinoNF). Photos will be available on the forest Flickr site at
www.flickr.com/coconinonationalforest. The public can also call the Coconino National Forest at 928-527-3600 during regular business hours. ###
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