Fire crews have the 1 acre fire at the south end of Summit Trail under control however local residents will be experiencing smoke for another 4-6 hours. Summit Trail is open to local residents (Snow Creek and Sierra Pines) only at this time.
October 7, 2017 at 5:00 pm
Location:
Black Mesa Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Coconino County, Arizona
Northwest of Forest Lakes in Leonard Canyon
Start Date: October 6, 2017
Size: Approximately 230 acres
Cause: Lightning
Percent contained: 0%
Personnel Assigned: 75
Growth Potential: Moderate
Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and mixed conifer
Summary: The fire is in steep terrain in Leonard Canyon, bordering the Coconino National Forest. Fire crews continued to construct fire lines and are scouting natural features to assess and contain the fire. Lines are being constructed on the southern flank and road systems are being used to further containment measures. Burn out operations along fire lines were conducted last night and today. Fire crews will continue to be on the scene this weekend and into next week.
Structures Threatened: Some homes and structures are potentially threatened.
Resources Assigned: 1 USFS Type 3 Engine, 1 USFS Type 6 Engine, 1 USFS Dozer, 2 Type 2 State Crews, miscellaneous personnel.
33 Springs Fire
October 6, 2017 at 6:30 pm
Location:
Black Mesa Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Coconino County, Arizona
Northwest of Forest Lakes in Leonard Canyon
Start Date: October 6, 2017 Percent contained: 0%
Size: Approximately 150 acres Personnel Assigned: 25-30
Cause: Lightning Growth Potential: Moderate
Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and mixed conifer
Summary: Fire personnel are on scene, and more are enroute. The fire is in steep terrain in Leonard Canyon. Fire crews started to construct fire lines and are scouting natural features to asses and contain the fire. Lines are being constructed on the southern flank and road systems are being used to further containment measures.
Structures Threatened: Some homes and structures are potentially threatened.
Resources Assigned: 1 Heber-Overgaard T6 engine, 1 Forest Lakes T6 engine, 1 Heber-Overgaard water tender, 1 Forest Lakes water tender, 1 USFS dozer, 1 Department of Corrections crew.
Fire Information:
o Northeastern Arizona Public Information System: https://311info.net/ or call 311 or 928.333.3412
o Wildfires Near Me: http://www.wildfiresnearme.wfmrda.com/
Navopache Electric’s update the power has been restored. If you are still experiencing a power outage contact their office at (928) 368-5118.
Navopache Electric Customers in Pinetop, Lakeside, Wagon Wheel and portions of the White Mountain Apache Reservation are experiencing power outages this afternoon. Crews are currently working to isolate and repair the problem. Updates will be posted as them become available from Navopache Electric.