Smoke in Pine-Strawberry due to Scout Fire

The smoke that residents are experiencing in the Pine and Strawberry areas is coming from the Scout Fire that is off the 141 road on top of the Mogollon Rim.

The Scout Fire is 100 acres and is burning along the ground in heavy duff. Whenever the fire hits an especially dense layer of pine needles, it is putting up quite a bit of smoke. The Scout Fire has received light rain and is being monitored by the Mogollon Ranger District on the Coconino National Forest.

Smoke from the Scout Fire will also impact Washington Park, Rim Trail, and other communities in the area.