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Good morning, Attached is today’s update on the Castle Fire on the North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest. An updated map showing the current fire perimeter as well as the planning area
is also attached. For additional information, please contact the Castle Fire Information Center at (928) 643-8152 or (928) 643-8158 or visit us on the
Castle Fire Inciweb Page:
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6439/
Thank you,
Castle Fire managers focus on preparation FREDONIA, Ariz.,
July 22, 2019 —
The Castle Fire continues to grow along the northeast portion of the planning area. The fire is backing along the forest floor and occasionally flaming up in areas where there are dense pockets of dead and down logs.
The lightning-caused wildfire, which is being allowed to fulfill its natural role in a fire-dependent ecosystem, is approximately 600 acres
within a predetermined planning area of 19,368 acres. It is located about 11 miles south of Jacob Lake, 3 miles west of Highway 67, and just east of Forest Road 761 near Oquer Canyon. Yesterday, wildland fire crews started work on prepping the northern boundary of the planning area. Efforts also continued on improving the
eastern boundary and other barriers that will ultimately confine fire growth, with the goal of keeping it within the predetermined perimeters.
Today, crews plan to work on reinforcing the northern and southeastern boundaries of the planning area. Firing operations will occur along
Forest Road 760, along the northeast boundary, as conditions allow. Fire managers anticipate that the Castle Fire will remain active for several weeks. Weather conditions are predicted to remain largely warm
and dry, which can aid in the wildfire's continued gradual growth. Officials want to remind visitors that while there are currently no fire restrictions in place on the Kaibab National Forest, it is always important to use extra caution when recreating on
public lands and having a campfire or using any device that could start a wildland fire. The Castle Fire poses no danger to structures or other local infrastructure. Smoke impacts have been minimal to date. However, firing operations
may cause a temporary increase in the amount of smoke emissions. Expect light to moderate smoke impacts on Highway 67 over the next few days.
CASTLE FIRE OVERVIEW
Kaibab National Forest information is available through the following sources:
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