June 7, 2017 – 1:15 –
Location:
Black Mesa Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Coconino County, Arizona
16 miles west of Heber, AZ and 4 miles north of Forest Lakes
Start Date: June 02, 2017 Percent contained: 30%
Size: Approximately 3000 acres Personnel Assigned: 304
Cause: Lightning Growth Potential: Moderate
Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and mixed conifer with litter and understory.
Summary: There will be a Community Meeting today June 7, at 2:00pm to discuss the Slim Fire and provide an opportunity to ask questions. It will held at The Forest Lakes Community Center, 3031 Old Rim Rd off Highway AZ-260.
Fire crews made good progress in their efforts to mop-up along existing roads, dozer and fire lines. Air resources were used at the confluence of Long Tom Canyon and Chevelon Canyon. They also assisted ground crews in scouting for holding features and fire activity. Today’s operational period objectives will focus towards fire containment while providing for firefighter safety.
Structures Threatened: None
Resources Assigned: 7 Type 1 Interagency Hot Shot crews, 2 Type 2 Hand Crews, 4 Type 1 helicopters, 1 Type 2 helicopters, 2 Type 3 helicopter, 2 Air Attack aircraft, 2 Type 3 Engines, 8 Type 6 Engines, 2 Dozers, 6 Water Tenders, and Miscellaneous Overhead,.
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/
Any fires near the Lakeside area?
There have been several small fires that local response agencies have successfully suppressed. Currently there are no major fires in Navajo County but we are affected by the smoke.