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Attached is today’s news update regarding the Labor Fire on the North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest. Thank you! r/s David
Labor Fire: Moderate growth today, prep efforts continue moving forward
Fredonia, Ariz., Sept. 7, 2016 — For Immediate Release. Over the past 24 hours, fire managers have seen moderate growth on the Labor Fire, which is currently 93
acres. The fire continues to slowly move from south to north within the established 430-acre planning area. Today, crews conducted key tactical burnout operations along the south and east flanks of the fire, forming a ‘catcher’s mitt’. This strategy helps
firefighters secure the boundaries and reduce potential smoke impacts to Highway 89A.
This suppression strategy also aligns with the wildland firefighting community’s “Life First” leader’s intent by helping fire leadership insure firefighter safety within the area of operations and increase
the odds that everyone goes home safely at the end of shift. “Consistent with all wildfire operations, public and firefighter safety remain our number one priority,” said North Zone Fuels Specialist Dave Robinson. “Today, we saw moderate fire behavior on the fire and
during our burnout operations. We are very pleased with today’s results and our objectives are being met.”
Tonight and tomorrow, smoke impacts are anticipated to be minimal along Highway 89A. However, with west winds forecasted to increase 10-to-20 mph Thursday and Friday, hunters and forest visitors are asked
to use caution when traveling in the vicinity of the fire operations and observe all posted signs and any traffic-control measures that may be in place. Date/Time Reported: Monday, Sept. 5, 2016 Location: 19.5 miles southeast of Fredonia Cause: Lightning Size: 93 acres Fuel Type: Predominantly ponderosa Pine Fire Behavior: Low intensity with 1-to-6 inch flame lengths Planning Area: 430 acres Anticipated Smoke Impact: Light smoke is anticipated within the vicinity of Jacob Lake. For more information on how smoke can affect you, please visit
www.phoenixvis.net/PPMmain.aspx.
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