USDA Forest Service
 

Kaibab National Forest

 

 

Kaibab National Forest
800 South Sixth Street
Williams, AZ  86046

(928) 635-8200
Fax:  (928) 635-8208 

  

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Fire & Aviation

Smoke!

Photo of smoke from a forest fire

 

Smoke is made up of small particles, gases and water vapor. Water vapor makes up the majority of smoke. The remainder includes carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, irritant volatile organic compounds, air toxics and very small particles.  (Place mouse over photo to left to make photo change)

 

 

 

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Photo of Forest Service employees monitoring a burn

This photo shows smoke produced by the fall 2001 Dutch Kid Burn. Forest Service employees are monitoring the burn and the amount of smoke produced.

Photo of smoke from the Trick Fire

The Trick Fire burned 5,550 acres in the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness during 2002.

Photo of Trick Fire from Sedona, Arizona

Smoke from the Trick Fire blanketed the Verde Valley for several days. This photo was taken in Sedona by local residents.

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USDA Forest Service - Kaibab National Forest
Last Modified: Tuesday, 09 August 2005 at 15:46:14 EDT

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