06/15/14 12:30 – The Jack Fire, located thirteen miles northeast of Happy Jack on the Coconino National Forest, is currently 1,250 acres in size; the size adjustment is in large part due to a flight around the perimeter which more accurately accounted for the actual size. The fire is burning in grass and pinyon-juniper to the West of State Route 87.

Firefighters were able to establish a line around the perimeter of the fire; there is no threat to the line at this time.

No structures are threatened. The rock climbing area in Jack’s Canyon had been evacuated and is closed at this time. Information will be updated at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3897/ .

The objectives of the Jack Fire include providing for firefighter and public safety; protecting life and property; evaluating and protecting environmental resources; keeping the fire contained West of Hwy 87, North of Jacks Canyon Recreation Area, and East of Long Lake; and keeping the public informed of any potential smoke impacts.

Today, the National Weather Service is forecasting a high near 84 degrees, relative humidity around 10%, and southwest winds between 15-20 mph with gusts as high as 35 mph in the afternoon.

This will be the final update unless there are significant changes.

6/15/14 6:00a.m. – A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for today. Southwest winds of 20 to 30 and gusts up to 40 combined with low relative humidity have created a critical fire weather day in northern Arizona. This Red Flag Warning should expire early this evening.

6/14/14 7:30 –   The Jack Fire, located thirteen miles northeast of Happy Jack on the Coconino National Forest, is currently 800 acres in size. The fire, burning towards the northeast on both sides of the canyon, is burning in grass and pinyon-juniper near State Route 87.

This afternoon, firefighters put in dozer line around the right flank of the fire; the line is holding with the aid of air resources. Retardant and bucket work was used to hold the left flank with ground crews working to establish an indirect line. Firefighters will work into the night.

Tomorrow, the National Weather Service is forecasting a high near 72 degrees, southwest winds around 14 mph increasing to 24 mph in the morning, gusts could get as high as 37 mph.

No structures are threatened. The rock climbing area in Jack’s Canyon had been evacuated and is closed at this time. Smoke may be seen in areas north of the fire such as Joseph City, Winslow and Holbrook.