]The Slide Fire, reported just before 4 pm May 20, is burning in Oak Creek Canyon just north of Slide Rock State Park.
Highway 89A from Sedona to Fort Tuthill in Flagstaff. Forest Road 535 off Highway 89A. Power has been shut off by APS from Slide Rock, north through the canyon.
An approximate 2 to 3-mile stretch of area from Slide Rock State Park north toward the Sterling Springs Hatchery has been evacuated, as well as the East Pocket Forest Service Lookout Tower. Evacuees are being relocated to Sinagua Middle School in Flagstaff.
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Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Unknown |
| Date of Origin | Tuesday May 20th, 2014 approx. 04:00 PM |
| Location | Oak Creek Canyon, south of Flagstaff |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Size | 7,500 acres |
| Fuels Involved | Timber, past fuel treatments in area |
| Significant Events | Approximately 100 structures are threatened at this time north of Slide Rock State Park. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Suppression, resource protection |
|---|---|
| Terrain Difficulty | Steep slopes, canyon, very difficult terrain |
| Remarks | Fire is well established in upper end of Sterling Canyon. Crews are looking to hold the fire on FSR 535. Firefighters are putting a contingency line south of Kachina and Forest Highlands |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 32 mph SE |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 63 degrees |
| Humidity | 14% |
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