8/3/16 Noon
Size: 1,887 acres in size in light to medium fuels Percent Contained: 100%
Cause: Lightning Resources Assigned: one Type 6 engine
Summary: The Elk fire is burning southwest of Turkey Mountain on the Lakeside Ranger District and smoke may be visible from the communities of Pinetop-Lakeside and Show Low, as well as State Highway 260 and U.S. Highway 60. Fire managers made the decision to confine this lightning-caused fire to accomplish multiple objectives. On July 29, crews completed burn out operations to extend the confinement area. The fire is expected to continue burning interior pockets of unburned fuels and stump holes within the fire area until completely extinguished by monsoonal rains.