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Ladies & Gentlemen, Enclosed is today’s Fuller Fire update for Saturday, July 23, 2016. Thank you! Respectfully, David
Rains over fire area; internal smoldering continues
Completion:
65% Acres:
14, 385
Start Date:
June 29, 2016 Cause:
Lightning
Location:
Point Imperial, N. Rim Grand Canyon NP
Total Personnel:
403
Fuels/Topography:
Timber, grass, rugged terrain Yesterday:
Over an inch of rain fell across the majority of the fire Friday afternoon. However, fire managers continued to actively monitor internal smoldering to the north and west
of the fire. Crews worked to remove hazards along Cape Royal and Point Imperial Roads in anticipation of opening the roads to the public as soon as it is safe to do so. Today:
Drier conditions may increase smoldering and natural fire spread to the west and north as ecological benefits continue. Crews will be working to remove remaining safety hazards
along Cape Royal and Point Imperial Roads. Management of the Fuller Fire will be transferred tomorrow at 6 a.m. from the Southwest Area Type 2 Incident Management Team 3, to a Type 3 Incident Management Team for long-term fire management.
“Our Team was honored to assist fire managers with the Fuller Fire. We have set the incoming team up
for success with long term strategies” said Incident Commander, Alan Sinclair. “I feel confident that the type 3 organization will provide continuity of management objectives of this wildfire.” Smoke:
Southwest winds will push any smoke produced to the northeast. For more information on smoke and your health visit: http://wildlandfire.az.gov/links.asp#Smoke
Open: Highway 67; North Rim Visitor Center, Lodge and Campground; FSR 22 and Rainbow Rim Trail on
Kaibab National Forest. Closures: All
USFS areas east of Highway 67 and south of Tater Ridge Rd (FSR 213) and east of House Rock Valley Rd (FSR 8910). Trails: Arizona Trail: Lindberg Hill north to the Park boundary; Ken Patrick Trail: starting at the Uncle Jim Trail junction; Point Imperial Trail;
Nankoweap Trail; Saddle Mountain Trail, South Canyon Trail. Road closures include: Point Imperial Road, Cape Royal Road, Fuller Canyon Road; FSR 610; FSR 611. All closures will remain in place until further notice.
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