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U.S. Forest Service
News Release
Contact: Brady Smith
Camillo and Horse Tank Fires update Flagstaff, Ariz., June 23, 2015, For Immediate Release —
Fire operations for the Horse Tank Fire resulted in approximately 400 acres being burned last night, and crews will begin to scale back tomorrow as the fire’s progression begins to lessen and objectives
are being met. Crews on the Camillo Fire initiated ignitions last night near Mint Tank and in strategic areas along the power line, burning approximately 1,000 acres.
Both fires received some small amounts of rain last night and moisture is expected in the areas of the fire over the next few days. 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.
CAMILLO FIRE OVERVIEW Location: 20 miles south of Flagstaff, just southeast of Mormon Lake. Current Size: 12,709 acres
Operations Today:
Aerial ignitions will occur on the southeast boundary of the fire near Forest Road 124J. A smaller area of ignitions will happen in the southwest boundary near Lake Mary Road, making the smoke very visible
to motorists along Lake Mary Road near the southern end of Mormon Lake. Cleanup of the interior portions of the fire burned yesterday will continue throughout today, and crews will also continue to monitor the eastern boundary of fire.
Smoke:
The majority of smoke will disperse to the northeast. Smoke is noticeable from many areas on the Lake Mary Road corridor 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 Lake Mary Road because of fire personnel, smoke and equipment in the area. HORSE TANK FIRE OVERVIEW Location: Six miles north of Strawberry, south of Highway 260 near the junction with Hwy 87 Current Size:
2,932 acres Operations Today:
Crews will mostly monitor the interior of the fire and clear dead trees along FR 609. Smoke: Visible from Highways 260 and 87, I-17, Payson, Pine, Strawberry, Blue Ridge and the Verde Valley. Closures: Forest Roads 9366R, 9384A, 9381, 609, a portion of 9361A, 9367R, 608, 607,
and 607A are closed to all entry. Find online information on Inciweb at
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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