Daily update for wildfires on Coconino NF
Flagstaff, Ariz., June 1, 2016, For Immediate Release — Fire managers with the Coconino
National Forest continue to utilize lightning-caused wildfires to reduce forest fuels, while actively protecting values in the area such as power lines, communities, archaeological sites and sensitive habitats.
Information and
details about the wildfires, including their specific objectives, will be updated on Inciweb at
http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/unit/303/.
Quick updates will also be provided via the Coconino NF Twitter site at www.twitter.com/coconinonf
(@CoconinoNF), and the public can report smoke impacts online at http://tinyurl.com/cof-smokerpt.
JACK FIRE OVERVIEW
Start Date: May 29, 2016
Cause: Lightning.
Location: About 14 miles north of Clints Well on the east side
of Lake Mary Road, along Forest Roads 294 and 294C.
Current Size: Approximately 540 acres.
Resources:
2-Type 3 engines, 2-Type 6 engines, and various firefighting individuals, totaling 30 personnel.
Smoke:
Smoke will be visible from Lake Mary Road as well as the communities of Clints Well, Happy Jack, Payson, Pine, Strawberry and the Verde Valley. Smoke will
disperse during the day to the south directly on the fire in the morning and then will shift to the east this afternoon at 10 mph. Winds aloft will move the smoke regional south this morning and then shift to the southeast this afternoon. At night, light
smoke from the fire is expected to settle into low areas and nearby canyons, Blue Ridge neighborhoods and the Clear Creek communities.
Closures: None at this time. Motorists in the area of the fire
are encouraged to slow down, as firefighters and equipment will be working in the area.
Recent & Current Operations: Burnout operations and other suppression
tactics were used to protect WAPA powerlines last night. The burnout was successful and did not impact operation of the powerline despite adverse wind conditions. Crews will continue to prepare road 1294 and the powerline today as well as burnout as conditions
allow. These firing operations are to protect important sensitive wildlife, culture significant sights and other values which may be at risk such as the powerlines, surrounding communities and private property in the area.
MORMON FIRE OVERVIEW
Start Date: May 15, 2016.
Cause: Lightning.
Location: Six miles east of Munds Park near Mormon Mountain.
Current Size: Approximately 3,530 acres.
Resources: 1-Type 3 Helicopter, 2-Type 1 crews (Mormon Lake and
Plumas), 1-Type 2 Incident Attack crews (Coconino Fuels), 1-Type 3 engine, 3-Type 6 engines, 1-dozer, and 20 other personnel. Total personnel is approximately 120.
Smoke: Burnout operations are planned for midmorning today.
Smoke may settle in drainages and valleys at night, including Mormon Lake, Munds Park and Sedona. Smoke will disperse during the day to the south directly on the fire and then winds aloft will continue to move the smoke south this morning and then shift to
the east this afternoon at 10 – 15 mph. Smoke impacts along the Lake Mary Road and Mormon Lake recreation corridor will be possible. This includes
campgrounds, day-use areas, Walnut Canyon National Monument, and many trails in the area, to include the Arizona Trail. Communities north and northeast of the wildfire, including east Flagstaff, Doney Park and Winona, may experience
smoke impacts. Over the weekend, an unexpected wind shift reversed the smoke direction, which impacted Munds Park and Sedona.
Closures: The closure area for the Mormon Fire is between Mormon
Lake and Munds Park, north of the intersections of Forest Roads 700 and 240.
To view the Closure Order and map of the fire closure area, visit:
http://tinyurl.com/hu7c99f.
Drivers in the area are strongly advised to use caution as fire fighters are on foot and several vehicles are operating in the burn area.
Recent & Current Operations: Burnout operations occurred west
and south of Antelope Park yesterday. Firing operations by helicopter and firefighters with drip torches will occur again today. Hand ignitions by drip torch will occur from Cigarette Tank going west along the 236A road to Coulter Ridge and then south to
the 700 road. Helicopter operations will be used to strengthen the fire lines east and along the 700 road. The burnout operations will help protect important values on the north and northeast portions of the fire, including the Mormon Mountain communication
towers, sensitive wildlife and watersheds in the area.
PIVOT ROCK FIRE OVERVIEW
Start Date: May 19, 2016.
Cause: Lightning.
Location: About three miles northeast of the junction of State
Routes 260 and 87; eight miles northeast of Strawberry.
Current Size: Approximately 5,070 acres.
Resources: 1-Type 1 crew (Flagstaff), 2-Type 3 engines, 5-Type
6 engines, 1-Dozer, 1-Water Tender, and various firefighting individuals, totaling 80 personnel.
Smoke: Smoke will be visible from SR 260 and 87 as well as the
communities of Payson, Pine, Strawberry, the Verde Valley and Happy Jack. Over the weekend, an unexpected wind shift reversed the smoke direction, which impacted the Verde Valley, Cornville and Cottonwood. Light winds are expected out of the west in the afternoon
at 10 mph and currently the smoke is dispersing throughout the I-17 corridor, Munds Park, and Sedona areas this morning. This afternoon winds aloft will regional move the smoke southeast. At night, light smoke from the Pivot Rock Fire is expected to settle
into low areas and nearby canyons, including the I-17 corridor, Munds Park, and Sedona, Toms Creek, Clover Canyon, Pivot Rock Canyon and into West Clear Creek.
Closures: The closure area for this fire is north of the intersections
of SR 260 and 87 and can be viewed at http://tinyurl.com/hl978x5.
The closure boundary will be expanded from FR 149 to 144, west of SR 260, south to SR 87, and north to FR 149 to cover planned operations. Motorists in the area of the fire are encouraged to slow down, as firefighters and equipment will be working in the
area.
Recent & Current Operations: Burnout operations occurred yesterday
and last night because of favorable burn conditions in along the 149 Road and in Duncan Canyon. Burnout operations will continue today along the 9396, 9385H and 149B roads. These firing operations are to protect important sensitive wildlife, culture significant
sights and other values which may be at risk.
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George F. Jozens
Deputy Public Affairs Officer
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Forest Service
Coconino National Forest, Supervisors Office
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p: 928-527-3412
gjozens@xxxxxxxxx
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Flagstaff, AZ 86001
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