June 2, 2017 at 4:30 pm
Location:
 Black Mesa Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
 Coconino County, Arizona
 Approximately 4 miles north of Forest Lakes near Chevelon Canyon

Start Date: June 02, 2017
Percent contained: 0%
Size: Approximately 30 acres
Personnel Assigned: 80
Cause: Lightning
Growth Potential: Moderate
Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and mixed conifer

Summary: Fire personnel are on scene, the Type 3 Incident Management Team with Chris Johnson as the Incident Commander has been ordered and will take control of operations tomorrow morning. The fire is in steep terrain, near the headwaters of Chevelon Creek.

Structures Threatened: None

Resources Assigned: Air Attack AA-0TR, T1 helicopter, H-715HT, Round Valley T3 helicopter, H-181MA, Payson and Navajo Hotshots, 3 USFS T6 engines, 1 USFS T3 engine, 1 USFS water tender, 1 USFS dozer and miscellaneous overhead committed.

Fire Information:
Know Before You Go:
o Northeastern Arizona Public Information System: https://311info.net/ or call 311 or 928.333.3412
o Arizona Fire Restrictions: http://firerestrictions.us/az/
o Fire Restrictions and Red Flag Alerts: http://wildlandfire.az.gov/
o Wildfires Near Me: http://www.wildfiresnearme.wfmrda.com/

6/2/17 10:15 –

Slim Fire: located 5-6 miles N of Forest Lakes in Coconino County
Size: 15 acres
Cause: appears to be Lightning
The fire is located in Slim Jim Canyon and is not accessible for fire fighters at this time.

The fire is not a threat to the community of Forest Lakes or private properties within the Forest boundary.

A local Type 3 Incident Command Team is expected to arrive today.

Springerville, AZ—May 25, 2017—The National Weather Service has issued a RED FLAG WARNING for today from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. that covers the entire Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests due to strong winds and low relative humidity.

On a RED FLAG DAY, the following restrictions go into effect on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests during the advisory hours:

1. Building, maintaining, or attending a fire or campfire. *Propane heating and cooking devices are permissible.
2. Smoking outside a vehicle or a building.
3. Vehicle use off roads or trails.
4. Driving a vehicle without an approved spark arresting device.
5. Operating an internal combustion engine (unless the equipment has an approved spark arresting device AND is in an area completely devoid of vegetation) i.e. chainsaws, generators, hot saws, skidders, and other recreational or industrial equipment.
6. Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with an open flame.

It is common for the Southwest Area (Arizona and New Mexico) to receive high winds in the spring. These high winds coupled with low relative humidity and a high fire danger rating mean that fires ignited under these conditions, even accidentally, would exhibit EXTREME fire behavior. Limit or restrict all activities that may generate a spark and start a fire.

For detailed weather information including warnings issued by the National Weather Service, visit http://www.weather.gov/.

Be vigilant, it’s your responsibility to know before you go. Check current fire information and restrictions at www.wildlandfire.AZ.gov or at www.firerestrictions.us.

For fire information in Northeastern Arizona visit www.311info.net or dial 311.