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:

Know Before You Go:

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

Fire crews are on scene at a small 3 acre fire in the Jacques Marsh area. There are no structures threatened at this time, however, smoke will be visible throughout the area. It is not expected to impact travel. The cause of this fire is currently under investigation.

4/11/17 11:30 -Fire crews are on scene at a small 3 acre fire in the Jacques Marsh area.

There are no structures threatened at this time however smoke will be visible throughout the area (not expected to impact travel).

The cause is currently under investigation.