Lake Fire Press Release

April 11, 2017 at 3:15 pm

Location:

  • Lakeside Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
  • Navajo County, Arizona
  • Approximately 1/4 mile from Show Low, AZ

 

Start Date:  Reported April 11, 2017 at 10:02 am

Size:  Approximately 4 acres

Percent contained:  0%

Cause:  Unknown

Personnel Assigned: 30

Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and juniper with a grass understory        

Growth Potential:  Low                                                                            

Summary: Fire personnel from the Forest Service and Timber Mesa Fire responded to a fire east of Show Low Lake at approximately 10:00 this morning.  Despite the windy conditions, fire crews were able to put a control line around the fire.  They will continue to work in the area until the fire is extinguished.

Structures Threatened: None

Resources Assigned: 1 Helicopter, 2 Engines from Timber Mesa Fire, 2 Engines from Lakeside Ranger District, 1 Engine from Springerville Ranger District, 1 Dozer and Miscellaneous Fire Personnel

MODIS Fire Detection Satellite Data:

Fire Information:

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