FORESTDALE FIRE

Bureau of Indian Affairs, Wildland Fire Management
Contact: Candy Lupe, Public Information Officer, (928) 338-5425
July 22, 2015

Date started: July 16, 2015 Equipment: 2 Type 6 Engines, 1 Dozer
Location: South of Forestdale and south of the 65 road. Number of personnel: Type 2 IA Crew, Cibecue Fuels
Cause: Lightning Structures threatened: none
Size: 450 acres Fuel Type: Mixed Conifer, Ponderosa Pine, Juniper with a Manzanita and Oak brush understory.
Percent contained: 0%

Summary: The lightning-ignited Forestdale Fire is estimated to be approximately 450 acres. Fire behavior has been low due to recent precipitation. The Forestdale Fire is being managed to achieve natural resource benefits and to reduce hazardous fuels. Fire managers plan to manage the Forestdale Fire within predetermine boundaries (890 acres). Today, Fire Crews were conducting burn out operations.

Over the next few days, smoke may be more visible from highway 60 and surrounding communities. For updated information, you can call (928) 205-5662.