June 5, 2017 9:00 –
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 700 acres
Personnel Assigned: 227
Cause: Lightning
Growth Potential: Moderate
Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and mixed conifer with litter and understory
Summary: Fire crews will scout, prepare and burn out along existing roads and dozer lines. Type 1 Helicopters will support crews on the ground at the confluence of Long Tom Canyon and Chevelon Canyon. The operational period objective will focus and work towards fire containment while providing for firefighter safety.
Structures Threatened: None
Resources Assigned: 5 Type 1 Interagency Hot Shot crews, 2 Type 2 Hand Crews, 3 Type 1 Helicopters, 1 Type 2 Helicopter, 1 Type 3 Helicopter, 2 Type 3 Engines, 7 Type 6 Engines, 2 dozers, 3 water tenders, miscellaneous overhead, and 2 air attack aircraft.
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/