9/20/2016
Payson Ranger District: Andy Mandell, Incident Commander Central West Zone
E-mail: fultonfireinfo@gmail.com
Location: 28 miles east of Payson, AZ
Payson Ranger District: Andy Mandell, Incident Commander Central West Zone
E-mail: fultonfireinfo@gmail.com
Location: 28 miles east of Payson, AZ South of State Highway 260
Start Date: September 12, 2016
Cause: Lightening
Size: 1138 acres
Total Personnel: 266
Resources:
Crews: 4 hotshot crews – 3 Type II crew
Helicopters: 1Type 1 and 1 Type 3
Engines: 8 Engines
Dozers: 2

Payson, AZ – Thank you to APS for their assistance in providing a safe working environment for fire crews. Thank you to residents and businesses who went without power for two days, your understanding and cooperation was crucial to the safety of firefighters. Power was restored to Forest Lakes shortly after 8:00 p.m. last evening.
Crews made good progress on the fire yesterday. The eastern end of the fire will continue to be active, and will enter the old Bachelor Fire scar along Forest Road 9512J. Fire fighters have been successful in backing the fire down off of Hwy 260. The goal is to keep the fire backing off the rim in a consistent fire line to keep fire effects low. Due to the terrain on the rim there are some pockets where fire is being introduced to maintain that even line backing off the rim.
Bea Day’s Type I team has arrived and will assume command of the incident at 7:00 p.m. today. Additional fire crews arrived last evening and have joined forces on the ground. These additional engines and hand crews will further strengthen lines on the southern end of the fire. Crews will continue on day and night shifts providing 24 hour coverage to the fire line.
If you wish to be on our mailing list for updates or have questions, please contact us at FultonFireInfo@gmail.com. Information can also be found at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/.

9/19/16 2:32 pm
FULTON FIRE UPDATE 9/19/2016
Payson Ranger District: Andy Mandell, Incident Commander Central West Zone
E-mail: fultonfireinfo@gmail.com
Location: 28 miles east of Payson, AZ
South of State Highway 260
Start Date: September 12, 2016
Cause: Lightening
Size: 624 acres
Total Personnel: 265
Resources:
• Crews: 4 hotshot crews – 2 Type II crew
• Helicopters: 1 Type 3
• Engines: 10 Engines
• Dozers: 2

Payson, AZ – The Fulton Fire started with a lightning strike mid-slope on the Mogollon Rim near milepost 282 on Highway 260. The fire was inaccessible due to the rugged terrain. To provide for firefighter safety, fire managers chose to employ an indirect suppression approach. The rugged terrain and unique local weather patterns combine to create unique fire behavior that is not typically seen in other wildfire prone areas. The increased complexity with powerlines in the fire area has prompted forest officials to order up additional resources. Currently, the fire is being managed by a Type III team. The need for additional resources combined with the fire size dictates the need for a Type II team to assume control of this incident. Changing teams during a fire is normal as fire conditions change.
Although this incident does not warrant a Type I team, currently no Type II teams are available. John Truett Type I team will assume command of the Fulton fire this week. A community meeting is currently being planned for the community of Forest Lakes. Date and time to be determined.
If you wish to be on our mailing list for updates or have questions, please contact us at FultonFireInfo@gmail.com. Information can also be found at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/.

Location:
 Black Mesa Ranger District
 Approximately 4 miles South of Chevelon Lake

Discovery Date: September 5, 2016
Size: Approximately 1,191 acres in size in light to medium fuels Percent Contained: 40%
Location: T12N/R14E/Sec 15 (East side of Slim Jim Canyon)
Cause: Lightning
Resources Assigned: one Type 6 Engine and Miscellaneous overhead
Summary: The Sam Jim Fire is burning in ponderosa pine with a grass understory and in mixed conifer. Resources were applied this past weekend to contain the fire on the east, west and south ends of the fire containing it within the boundary of FR 170. The north end of the fire is in steep canyon country with a high occurrence of snags. Fire fighter safety is our number one priority and placing them in steep unstable terrain could have adverse effects, so we will continue to monitor this area.
Smoke may be visible on Forest Roads 504 and 170 and also visible in the Forest Lakes and Heber-Overgaard areas. If you have any further questions please contact the Black Mesa Ranger District at (928) 535-7300.
Fire Information: Further information on this incident is available on 311 via your mobile device, landline 928.333.3412, Inciweb at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5015/, https://twitter.com/A_SNFs and https://www.facebook.com/apachesitgreavesnfs.