9/19/16 2:32 pm
FULTON FIRE UPDATE 9/19/2016
Payson Ranger District: Andy Mandell, Incident Commander Central West Zone
E-mail: fultonfireinfo@gmail.com
Location: 28 miles east of Payson, AZ
South of State Highway 260
Start Date: September 12, 2016
Cause: Lightening
Size: 624 acres
Total Personnel: 265
Resources:
• Crews: 4 hotshot crews – 2 Type II crew
• Helicopters: 1 Type 3
• Engines: 10 Engines
• Dozers: 2

Payson, AZ – The Fulton Fire started with a lightning strike mid-slope on the Mogollon Rim near milepost 282 on Highway 260. The fire was inaccessible due to the rugged terrain. To provide for firefighter safety, fire managers chose to employ an indirect suppression approach. The rugged terrain and unique local weather patterns combine to create unique fire behavior that is not typically seen in other wildfire prone areas. The increased complexity with powerlines in the fire area has prompted forest officials to order up additional resources. Currently, the fire is being managed by a Type III team. The need for additional resources combined with the fire size dictates the need for a Type II team to assume control of this incident. Changing teams during a fire is normal as fire conditions change.
Although this incident does not warrant a Type I team, currently no Type II teams are available. John Truett Type I team will assume command of the Fulton fire this week. A community meeting is currently being planned for the community of Forest Lakes. Date and time to be determined.
If you wish to be on our mailing list for updates or have questions, please contact us at FultonFireInfo@gmail.com. Information can also be found at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/.