Crews will continue managing three fires across the Kaibab National Forest. Crews on all fires are reporting good consumption of fuels, protection of archeological sites, and wildlife habitat benefits.
Officials say that the fires help make local communities more resilient by reducing the threat of future high intensity wildfires.
Williams Ranger District: Currently 1700 acres in size, the Sitgreaves Complex is located approximately 5 miles northwest of Parks, AZ. The fire is continuing to move down from the mountain peak and ridge lines with new growth to the west, south, and north. Additionally aerial ignitions may continue along the north side of the mountain as needed. Additional hand ignitions may also occur along FSR 76. Smoke impacts will continue to vary each day. A community meeting for the greater Parks, AZ area has been scheduled for Wednesday July 23, 2014 at 5:30pm at the Maine School Gymnasium.
Tusayan Ranger District: Currently 2500 acres in size, the McRae Fire is located approximately 5 miles southeast of Tusayan, AZ. Crews are planning more managed ignitions as needed within the planning area. Smoke may become highly visible from Highway 64.
North Kaibab Ranger District: Currently 80 acres in size, the Quaking Fire is located approximately 40 miles southeast of Fredonia, AZ. Crews are planning managed ignitions as needed along FSRs 271. Smoke is visible from the Rainbow Rim Trailhead and Highway 67.