SOUTHWESTERN-NEWS-RELEASE: Coconino National Forest Smoke Information

[Brienne U Magee <bmagee@xxxxxxxxx>]

NEWS RELEASE
               
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
U.S. Forest Service
Coconino National Forest
www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino
               
               
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For Immediate Release
July 21, 2011
        
Contact: Brienne Magee
Tel: 928-527-8290

Bolt Fire activity continues

Flagstaff, AZ – The Bolt Fire continues
with steady progression northeast of Munds Park. The fire has been more
active yesterday and today, producing noticeable smoke overnight in the
Munds Park and Sedona areas. Fire managers are expecting similar growth
and smoke production for the next several days, with a decrease in behavior
later in the weekend. 

Crews are managing the fire to reduce hazardous
fuels as well as to protect and enhance wildlife habitat.  Fire recycles
nutrients into the soil, promoting the growth of grasses and other healthy
vegetation, and reduces accumulated fuels that could lead to more intense
fire under drier conditions. 

Ventilation conditions are keeping daytime
smoke away from communities; however, residual smoke will follow canyons
and drainages into Munds Park, Sedona, and Walnut Canyon areas. Smoke will
be very noticeable in the evenings and early mornings, though it should
lift and disperse as the morning warms. 

Bolt Fire Facts
Behavior: Short flame lengths and
steady movement across the forest floor. 
Start Date: July 11, 2011
Location: Approximately 6 miles northeast
of Munds Park, between I-17 and Lake Mary Road
Size: 430 acres
Road Closures: There are no road closures
at this time, but travelers in the area should be cautious of fire crews
and equipment.

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