NEWS RELEASE
Kaibab National Forest plans pile burns on North Kaibab Ranger District
Fredonia, Ariz., Jan. 10, 2017—For Immediate Release. Pending favorable weather conditions, North Zone fire managers plan to burn approximately 75 acres of hand piles near the Arizona Department. more
Approximate Location
Incident Overview
Pending favorable conditions and resource availability, pile burning may continue through January 2017.
Basic Information
| Current as of | |
|---|---|
| Incident Type | Prescribed Fire |
| Date of Origin | Wednesday September 14th, 2016 approx. 09:00 AM |
| Location | North Kaibab Ranger District Rx |
| Incident Commander | Please see significant events for complete breakdown. |
| Incident Description | North Kaibab Ranger District Rx |
Current Situation
| Size | 6,166 Acres |
|---|---|
| Fuels Involved | Varies by burn unit. See specific news updates for fuels specific to unit. |
| Significant Events | Burn Boss (RXB3): TBD (Pile Burn near Jacob Lake - approximately 75 acres to be treated) Burn Boss (RXB3): Justin Perkins (Pile Burn near Dry Park Tower - approximately 87 acres treated) Burn Boss (RXB3): Justin Perkins (Pile Burn near Tipover - approximately 18 acres treated) Burn Boss: Dave Veater (Moquitch Rx - approximately 914 acres treated) Burn Boss: Geordie Beck (Dry Park 422E Rx - approximately 1,119 acres treated) Burn Boss: Dave Veater (North Bridge Rx - approximately 1,814 acres treated) Burn Boss: James Swapp (Tipover pile burn - approximately 15 acres treated) Burn Boss: Paul Lemmon (Jacob Lake Pile burn - approximately 140 acres treated) Burn Boss: Dave Robinson (Lobo Rx - 2,059 acres treated) Burn Boss: Dave Robinson (Tipover East Rx - acres treated TBD) |
Outlook
| Projected Incident Activity | Pending favorable conditions and resource availability, pile burning may continue through January 2017. |
|---|---|
| Remarks | Fire officials recognize that impacts to air quality may be unpleasant at times, however they can significantly reduce the amount and limit the duration of smoke more effectively using prescribed methods than in an uncontrolled wildfire situation. Furthermore, fire managers will remain cognizant of wind direction and ventilation with the intent to minimize smoke impacts to businesses and residences. |
