SOUTHWESTERN-NEWS-RELEASE: Kaibab National Forest Fire Information

[Sandra J Moore <sjmoore@xxxxxxxxx>]

Tusayan Ranger District Fire
Update

TUSAYAN, Ariz. – Another hot,
dry day is in the forecast for the Parallel Fire, nine miles southeast
of Tusayan and south of Grand Canyon National Park. The fire grew about
450 acres Saturday, bringing the total size to 2,700 acres. Officials expect
similar fire activity and growth today as the fire continues its southward
progression within a 4,300-acre designated management area. Managers are
working to meet several resource objectives with this fire such as improving
forest health, enhancing wildlife habitat, and returning fire to a fire-adapted
ecosystem.

The Red Butte Lookout reports good visibility today. The fire is just northeast of the lookout. Overnight, smoke drifted south down Rain Tank Wash and lifted this morning by 8:00 a.m.

Three engines are assigned to the incident. Personnel are working on the southern edge of the fire today, igniting in select locations to maintain desirable fire intensity and rate of spread.      

The Woodbridge Fire, 18 miles east of Tusayan, remains about 1,000 acres with little fire activity or growth reported.

There are no closures associated with these fires; however, if you are traveling on the Tusayan Ranger District, please be cautious of personnel and equipment working on and near roads around the fires.    

For additional information, please contact Punky Moore, Fire Information Officer, (928-635-5653) or visit http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2420                                          

  -USFS-

Punky Moore
Fire Information Officer
Kaibab National Forest
Williams/Tusayan Ranger Districts
928-635-5653 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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