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U.S. Forest Service
News Release
Contact: Brady Smith
Camillo fire operations continue while Horse Tank fire ops conclude Flagstaff, Ariz., June 25, 2015, For Immediate Release —
Fire operations will continue on the Camillo fire located 20 miles south of Flagstaff while the Horse Tank fire moves to patrol status and total acreage concluded at 3,603 acres treated. CAMILLO FIRE OVERVIEW Current Size: 17,596 acres
Operations Today:
Crews will be conducting ignitions this morning south of Coyote Basin Ranch in the Tinny Spring area. Smoke may impact Lake Mary Road today as ignitions continue south along the highway. Preparation
along the power lines for future ignitions is still occurring. Fire personnel continue to bring low severity fire along the power lines towards the south.
Smoke:
Thunderstorms yesterday evening near the fire created a shift in wind direction pushing smoke into the Mormon Lake area and this trend may continue as monsoon storms occur in the evening over the fire.
The majority of smoke is expected to disperse to the northeast today, which will likely impact communities such as Winslow. Smoke in the immediate area of the fire will be the densest in early morning and late in the evening, and motorists are urged to drive
with caution. Closures: The southern boundary of the closure area has been extended to FR 135, which is closed to the
public. Residents of the Mahan Park subdivision who regularly use FR 135 from Lake Mary Road may use the alternate route of FR 294 off Lake Mary Road and the section of FR 135 that accesses their subdivision. Other closures include 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 WRAPUP Location: Six miles north of Strawberry, south of Highway 260 near the junction with Hwy 87 Final Size:
3,603 acres Operations Today:
No operations are planned today and this fire has moved into a monitor/patrol status.
This will be the last update on the Horse Tank fire. Smoke: Smoke from smoldering may be visible to motorists in the immediate area of the fire. Closures: The following Forest Roads will be closed until approximately July 2 until
it is determined the area is safe for entry: Forest Roads 9366R, 9384A, 9381, 609, a portion of 9361A, 9367R, 608, 607, and 607A. Visitors can call the Mogollon Rim Ranger District at 928-477-2255 to inquire about the status of the roads opening late next
week. 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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