Approximate Location
Incident Overview
The Ruby Fire started by lightning May 25, about 8 miles southeast of Tusayan, AZ. The Ruby Fire is now being managed within the Ruby Complex. For more information see the RUBY COMPLEX.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Prescribed Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Monday May 25th, 2009 approx. 03:05 PM |
| Location | Eight miles southeast of Tusayan, AZ |
| Incident Commander | Mills |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 58 |
|---|---|
| Size | 2,368 acres |
| Percent Contained | 10% |
| Fuels Involved | Timber and understory |
| Fire Behavior | 1-2' foot flame lengths, isolated torching and short range spotting. |
| Significant Events | Prepare for Ruby Fire and Game Reserve Fire to merge together. The two fires are now being managed under one organization as the Ruby Complex. Management area for the combined incident is 9,500 acres. Of the total, 1,200 acres are on National Park and 3,000 acres are within Scott Prescribed Burn Unit. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Continued to reinforce Arizona Trail in advance of fire spread. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Medium |
| Terrain Difficulty | Low |
| Remarks | Ongoing discussions between US Forest Service and National Park Service crucial for success on this incident. |
Current Weather
| Temperature | 62 degrees |
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| Humidity | 30% |
