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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Seven fires in various stages in Rim Ranger Dist.

A brief update on some of the managed fires on the Mogollon Rim RD:

Sand Rock - The fire received quite a bit of rain last week, resulting in minimal fire activity, it is drying out now and Fire Managers will be looking at burning some of the interior pockets to help hold the perimeter.  They may begin to burn tomorrow and depending on conditions they would like to burn up to 800 acres. Most smoke should flow down into Fossil Creek overnight and might possibly impact Highway 260.

Scout - The perimeter of the fire is done burning and is contained at approximately 810 acres. There are still some small pockets within the perimeter that may occasionally put up some smoke.

Rocky - The perimeter of the fire is now secured, however there are still several unburned areas in the interior portion of the fire. With the drying trend this week Fire Managers anticipate the fire may move into some of these areas resulting in some intermittent smoke.

Diablo - The fire has burned itself out, the fire is contained at 20 acres.

Flat - This fire is located southeast of Sawmill Hill and is contained.

Kehl - This fire is located on Kehl Ridge and is approximately 8 acres and continues to burn. With the moisture received in the area, Fire Managers anticipate the fire to grow about 2 acres per day, however with the drying trend acreage may increase.

International - It continues to burn and as with the Kehl Fire, Fire Managers anticipate it to grow 2 acres per day, or more depending upon the drying trend.

Mogollon Rim Ranger District
8738 Ranger Road
Happy Jack, AZ 86024
928-477-5004 Office

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