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U.S. Forest Service
News Release
Media Contact: Brady Smith
Echo fire update Flagstaff, Ariz., July 27, 2015, For Immediate Release —
A lightning-caused wildfire located approximately 10 miles northwest of Sedona continues to burn near Turkey Butte, and burnout operations to line the perimeter of the
fire will begin tomorrow through the week.
The Echo fire is currently about 220 acres and burning at a low to moderate intensity, producing hazy to light smoke. However, smoke will be more apparent and noticeable throughout
the week as burnout operations to line the fire will begin tomorrow through Thursday or Friday.
The fire continues to accomplish multiple objectives as it fulfills its natural role in the ecosystem by burning dead logs, branches, needles and leaves. As it burns, smoke will
be visible to surrounding communities such as Sedona and Flagstaff throughout the week.
The smoke is predicted to travel toward the northeast during the day and could impact areas such as east Flagstaff and Doney Park. During the evening hours, smoke draining off
from the fire could impact areas such as Oak Creek and Sedona.
Updates on the Echo fire will be posted as they are received on InciWeb at
http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4415/. You can also follow us on Twitter
https://twitter.com/CoconinoNF for quick updates on the fire and other activities concerning Coconino National Forest.
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