*** Lake Fire Update ***

April 12, 2017 10:00 –

Location:
 Lakeside Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
 Navajo County, Arizona
 Southeast side of Show Low Lake in Show Low, AZ

Start Date: Reported April 11, 2017 at 10:02 am
Size: Approximately 4 acres Percent contained: 50%
Cause: Human Caused – Under investigation Personnel Assigned: 30
Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and juniper with a grass understory Growth Potential: Low

Summary: Fire personnel from the Forest Service and Timber Mesa Fire responded to a fire east of Show Low Lake at approximately 10:00 yesterday morning. Today fire crews will continue to mop up fire area until fire is extinguished. There will be pockets of heavy fuels inside the fire line that are still burning which will produce light smoke in the area. Smoke will be visible from Show Low Lake. Fire managers request the public stay clear of the area to allow fire crews to continue to work.

Structures Threatened: None
Resources Assigned: 2 Engines from Lakeside Ranger District, 1 Engine from Springerville Ranger District, Wolf Mountain Hand Crew and miscellaneous fire personnel.
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Lake Fire Press Release

April 11, 2017 at 3:15 pm

Location:

  • Lakeside Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
  • Navajo County, Arizona
  • Approximately 1/4 mile from Show Low, AZ

 

Start Date:  Reported April 11, 2017 at 10:02 am

Size:  Approximately 4 acres

Percent contained:  0%

Cause:  Unknown

Personnel Assigned: 30

Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and juniper with a grass understory        

Growth Potential:  Low                                                                            

Summary: Fire personnel from the Forest Service and Timber Mesa Fire responded to a fire east of Show Low Lake at approximately 10:00 this morning.  Despite the windy conditions, fire crews were able to put a control line around the fire.  They will continue to work in the area until the fire is extinguished.

Structures Threatened: None

Resources Assigned: 1 Helicopter, 2 Engines from Timber Mesa Fire, 2 Engines from Lakeside Ranger District, 1 Engine from Springerville Ranger District, 1 Dozer and Miscellaneous Fire Personnel

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*** Fire Alert ***

4/11/17 11:30 -Fire crews are on scene at a small 3 acre fire in the Jacques Marsh area.

There are no structures threatened at this time however smoke will be visible throughout the area (not expected to impact travel).

The cause is currently under investigation.