Greater
Grand Canyon Area Fires Update 07.28.14
WILLIAMS, Ariz. – With the
return of monsoonal precipitation to all fires, growth and activity have
slowed. Crews continue to monitor the fires and do preparation work ahead of
drier conditions forecasted to return mid-week. Smoke will be much lighter
today and tonight. Fire managers continue to coordinate with neighboring
forests, national parks, municipal fire departments, and the Arizona Department
of Environmental Quality to monitor smoke impacts. For more information on
smoke and air quality please visit www.azdeq.gov or wildlandfire.az.gov.
Williams
Ranger District: Currently 4040 acres in size, the Sitgreaves Complex is located
approximately 5 miles northwest of Parks, Ariz. Crews will monitor the fire and
continue preparation work within the planning for future managed ignitions.
Smoke will continue to shift as monsoonal winds vary.
Tusayan
Ranger District: Currently 3486 acres in size, the McRae Fire is located
approximately 5 miles southeast of Tusayan, Ariz. Today crews will continue
preparation for future ignitions within the planning area. Smoke may become
highly visible from Highway 64.
North
Kaibab Ranger District: Currently 331 acres in size, the
Quaking Fire is located approximately 40 miles southeast of Fredonia, Ariz.
Today crews will continue to monitor the fire and initiate managed ignitions on
FSR 271 as weather allows. Smoke is visible from the Rainbow Rim Trailhead and
Highway 67.
North
Rim Grand Canyon: Currently 303 acres in size, the Kanabownits Fire is located
approximately 1 mile northeast of the historic Kanabownits Cabin on the Walla
Valley Peninsula. Today crews are continuing to monitor the fire and do
preparation work. Smoke is visible from the Rainbow Rim Trailhead and Highway
67.
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Information Line: 928-635-8311 (USFS) or 928-638-7819 (NPS)
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