Approximate Location
Incident Overview
Crews are managing the Real Fire for both protection and resource benefits as it burns with low intensity along the surface of forest floor approximately 5 miles southeast of Munds Park, AZ. White smoke is noticeable east of I-17.
This lightning-caused fire is burning how fire should naturally burn in this fire-dependant ecosystem. The benefits include:
-Re-introducing natural fire in the ecosystem -Reducing fuel accumulation and risk of severe fire behavior-Recycling nutrients back into the soil-Increasing vegetative productivity-Maintaining and enhancing wildlife habitat and forage.
For public and firefighter safety, a portion of Forest Road 226 is temporary closed between Bar-M Canyon and Forest Road 127.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Prescribed Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Saturday May 30th, 2009 approx. 01:00 PM |
| Location | 5 mi SE of Munds Park, AZ |
| Incident Commander | Mcelfresh |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 12 |
|---|---|
| Size | 850 acres |
| Fuels Involved | Ponderosa Pine, Oak, Pinyon/Juniper, grass/brush. |
| Fire Behavior | Backing and creeping with some single tree or group torching in areas with heavy fuels. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Continue to monitor fire progress and use exisint road system as containment lines. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Low |
| Remarks | This fire is being managed for resource benefits. |
