April 6, 2017/12:00 p.m.
Location: Black Mesa Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, ¾ of a mile south of Chevelon Canyon Lake in Chevelon Canyon, Coconino County, Arizona
Start Date: Reported April 3, 2017 at 4 p.m.
Size: 100 acres
Percent Contained: 0
Cause: Unknown
Resources Assigned: 1 Type 6 Engine
Vegetation: Juniper, Timber with a grass understory
Growth Potential: Low to Moderate
Summary: Due to steep terrain, fire personnel are monitoring the fire from the top of Chevelon Canyon. In areas that are accessible personnel are mopping up hotspots along the fire’s edge. Less than a dozen smokes were visible on the fire with no new spread or growth in the last couple of days. Resources will remain on scene throughout the week and weekend. Smoke may be visible from Chevelon Canyon Lake.
Structures Threatened: None
Know Before You Go:
o Northeastern Arizona Public Information System: https://311info.net/ or call 311 or 928.333.3412
o Arizona Fire Restrictions: http://firerestrictions.us/az/
o Fire Restrictions and Red Flag Alerts: http://wildlandfire.az.gov/
o Wildfires Near Me: http://www.wildfiresnearme.wfmrda.com/