Crews Prepare for Future Burnout Operations
Fredonia, Ariz., Aug. 12, 2018 — For Immediate Release.
Cloud cover moderated fire behavior yesterday and crews used this to their advantage to prepare fire lines by removing vegetation along the north, east and south
flanks of the fire. In addition to removing vegetation, crews put a hose lay along the dozer line on the east boundary of the fire. All of these activities are in preparation of burn out operations that are designed to secure the fire lines. “The only secure
line is a black line, which is why we need to get our firelines burned out. Any unburned fuel next to a line is not a secure line,” said Incident Commander Trainee Dave Veater. Resources: 3 20-person hotshot crews and 1 20-person Type-two hand crew
9 fire engines 1 Dozer Miscellaneous overhead (a total of 140 personnel) Stina Fire Overview Start date: July 26, 2018 Size: 1,289 acres Location:
The Stina Fire is 23 miles southwest of Jacob Lake and about 2 miles east of Fire Point on the North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest. Fuel: Ponderosa pine, aspen
and mixed conifer. Weather:
Forecasters anticipate a chance of thunderstorms across the fire area. Strategy: Full suppression Situational Update: Today’s
plan is to conduct burnout operations. Fire manager will authorize burn out operations only if the wind, humidity and fuel conditions are such that the burn out can be conducted safely. Crews will continue to assess strategies for suppressing the west side
of the fire that is over the canyon edge. Closures: A closure is
in effect for Forest Roads 223 (going to Fire Point), 268, 206, 271, 609, 250 road south of the 250/294 junction, a portion of the 239 and all Rainbow Rim trails and scenic viewpoints south of Locust Point. The trail between Locust Point and Parissawampitts
Point will remain open for forest visitors. The closure order will remain in place until it is considered safe to enter the area. Smoke:
Smoke is visible on both the North and South Rims of the park, and there
is a regional haze present in surrounding communities from multiple wildfires in the West. Individuals sensitive to smoke can learn how to help protect their health by visiting the Coconino County Public Health Services District website at:
http://bit.ly/SmokeHealthAwareness.
For fire information on the Kaibab National Forest, visit
www.fs.usda.gov/kaibab and Inciweb under the name of the fire at
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov or visit us on Facebook and Twitter @KaibabNF or call (928) 635-8311 for recorded fire information.
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