Location:
 Alpine Ranger District
 1 mile northwest of Hannagan Meadow Lodge
 North of FSR 576
 West of Balke Cabin
Discovery Date: June 7, 2016, reported at approximately 2:30 p.m.
Size: Approximately 4-5 acres Percent Contained: 0
Cause: Lightning Growth Potential: Low – Moderate
Resources Assigned: 3 Engines, 1 Hotshot Crew, 1 Dozer, and 1 Feller Buncher

Summary:
The Balke Fire started in the Wallow Fire scar near Balke Cabin. Due to a large amount of snags from the Wallow Fire it is unsafe to put fire personnel directly on the fire. Personnel are prepping roads in the area to reduce hazards from snags. Structure protection is in place for the historic Balke Cabin.

Fire Information: Further information on this incident is available on 311 via your mobile device, landline 928.333.3412, https://twitter.com/A_SNFs and https://www.facebook.com/apachesitgreavesnfs

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