6/27/15 2:45 pm
U.S. Forest Service
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
30 S Chiricahua Drive
Springerville, AZ 85938

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News Release
Media Contact: Pamela Baltimore
928-333-4301
pmbaltimore@fs.fed.us
Lightning caused Alder Fire being used for restoration benefits
June 27, 2015; 11:00 a.m.
Location:
• Black Mesa Ranger District on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
• Coconino County, Arizona
• North of Forest Service Road (FSR) 100, east of FSR 34, and west of FSR 169, near Alder Canyon

Start Date: June 25, 2015, reported at approx. 5 p.m.
Size: 71 acres
Cause: Lightning Personnel Assigned: 1 Hand Crew, 2 engines
Vegetation: ponderosa pine and Resources Assigned: Engines and resources on scene
Juniper stands

Summary:

The Alder fire is burning west of Alder and east Chevelon Canyons, approximately 13 miles northwest of the community of Forest Lakes. Smoke may be visible from Arizona State Highway 260 and as far as I-40. Fire management staff is managing the lightning-caused wildfire to remove hazardous fuels, improve wildlife habitat, increase forage for livestock and ungulates, reduce the risk of crown fires, and thin overstocked forest.

Fire Information:

For further information on this incident please contact the Black Mesa Ranger District at (928) 535-7300.