June 2, 2017 at 4:30 pm
Location:
 Black Mesa Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
 Coconino County, Arizona
 Approximately 4 miles north of Forest Lakes near Chevelon Canyon

Start Date: June 02, 2017
Percent contained: 0%
Size: Approximately 30 acres
Personnel Assigned: 80
Cause: Lightning
Growth Potential: Moderate
Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and mixed conifer

Summary: Fire personnel are on scene, the Type 3 Incident Management Team with Chris Johnson as the Incident Commander has been ordered and will take control of operations tomorrow morning. The fire is in steep terrain, near the headwaters of Chevelon Creek.

Structures Threatened: None

Resources Assigned: Air Attack AA-0TR, T1 helicopter, H-715HT, Round Valley T3 helicopter, H-181MA, Payson and Navajo Hotshots, 3 USFS T6 engines, 1 USFS T3 engine, 1 USFS water tender, 1 USFS dozer and miscellaneous overhead committed.

Fire Information:
Know Before You Go:
o Northeastern Arizona Public Information System: https://311info.net/ or call 311 or 928.333.3412
o Arizona Fire Restrictions: http://firerestrictions.us/az/
o Fire Restrictions and Red Flag Alerts: http://wildlandfire.az.gov/
o Wildfires Near Me: http://www.wildfiresnearme.wfmrda.com/

6/2/17 10:15 –

Slim Fire: located 5-6 miles N of Forest Lakes in Coconino County
Size: 15 acres
Cause: appears to be Lightning
The fire is located in Slim Jim Canyon and is not accessible for fire fighters at this time.

The fire is not a threat to the community of Forest Lakes or private properties within the Forest boundary.

A local Type 3 Incident Command Team is expected to arrive today.

5/15/17 8:00 AM – The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for northeastern Arizona for today. Winds out of the southwest will range from 25 to 35 MPH with gusts up to 45 MPH with relative humidity 10-15%. The Red Flag Warning will be in effect from 11 am until 7 pm this evening.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring or are imminent. A combination of strong winds and low relative humidities can contribute to extreme fire behavior.