INCIDENT UPDATED 10/1/2012
Approximate Location
35.952 latitude, -111.965 longitude
Incident Overview
On March 7, 2013, fire managers completed the pile burning for this winter on the Tusayan Ranger District, Kaibab National Forest. All of the piles that were dry enough to burn this winter have been burned, and we are ready for fire season, 2013. Smoke from the piles may be visible through this weekend.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Prescribed Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Planned Ignition |
| Date of Origin | Tuesday March 05th, 2013 approx. 11:00 AM |
| Location | Tusayan Ranger District |
| Incident Commander | Quentin Johnson |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 5 |
|---|---|
| Size | 20 acres |
| Fuels Involved | Trees, limbs, and branches that were cut and piled in the last few years. |
| Fire Behavior | Only the piles will be ignited. The fire is not expected to spread through the forest in between the piles. |
Outlook
| Growth Potential | Low |
|---|---|
| Terrain Difficulty | Low |
| Remarks | Smoke is expected to move east and northeast towards the Navajo Indian Reservation. |
Current Weather
| Temperature | 50 degrees |
|---|---|
| Humidity | 30% |
