Canyon Fire Update 7/2/12

The Canyon fire originated approximately 15 miles north/northeast of Blue Ridge Reservoir in the Jacks Canyon area near Highway 87 in Coconino National Forest. This fire started on June 29th and was lighting caused. Fire crews stated the fire has grown fivefold from about a 1,000 acres on Saturday to about 5,000 acres on Sunday. Current resources assigned: Four crews, five engines, two water tenders, one air attack aircraft, two helicopters, two heavy air tankers, one heli-tanker and approximately 130 personnel. Highway 87 is closed and motorist traveling to or from Winslow must find an alternate route. Closure is expected to continue until about noon tomorrow.

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