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News Release
Media Contact: Marta Call 928-333-6280 martaicall@fs.fed.us
Lightning Caused Little Spring Fire
October 30, 2015, 10:30 a.m.
Location:
 Black Mesa Ranger District on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
 6 miles North of Forest Lakes
 Township12N Range 14E and Section 7
 Coconino County
Little Spring Overview:
Start Date: October 27, 2015 @ 11:00 a.m. (discovery date)
Size: 55 acres
Cause: Lightning
Vegetation: Timber with grass understory
Smoke: Smoke will be visible from AZ State Highway 260 and possibly in Winslow and Holbrook.
Weather Forecast: Thunderstorms and a slight chance of precipitation likely for next several days with some drying by Monday.
Closures: None at this time.
Summary: The Little Spring fire is burning approximately 6 miles north of Forest Lakes. No structures or private property are being threatened at this time. The fire is being monitored for resource benefits and clearing hazardous forest fuels in the area. In addition, to a reduction of hazardous forest fuels, other objectives of the fire include improvement of wildlife habitat, understory vegetation enhancement, and forest disease and pest prevention.
Fire Information:
Questions or concerns contact Matt Bullmore, Black Mesa Ranger District Assistant Fire Management Officer during regular business hours at (928) 535-7300, or by calling 311 or 928-333-3412 or by visiting www.311info.net . Also, check out the ASNFs website at: www.fs.usda.gov/asnf.

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