LION FIRE ON THE FORT APACHE INDIAN RESERVATION

Fire Facts:
 Unknown (under Investigation)
 Fire is located southeast of Whiteriver, in the Cosen Canyon area and just above the Tonto Creek drainage.
Start of Fire: Thursday, April 4, 2014
Resources on Fire:
 2 Type 6 Engines
 1 short squad of 6 firefighters
Resources on order:
• Mesa Hotshots
• Department of Corrections Crew
Current Size: 150 acres
Fuels Involved: Ponderosa Pine with a brush and grass understory.
Summary: The fire was detected late Thursday evening. The fire has active flames in the north and northeast portion of the fire. The fire is located in an area that was treated in 2010 and 2011. Firefighters are working on extinguishing the fire. There are currently no structures threatened.

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