Following a day of successful management actions on the Cecil Fire, located southwest of Flagstaff, crews plan to continue firing operations on the Cecil while also beginning firing operations on the Still Fire, ...
Following a day of successful management actions on the Cecil Fire, located southwest of Flagstaff, crews plan to continue firing operations on the Cecil while also beginning firing operations on the Still Fire, ...
Yesterday, crews continued working along the FSRD 411 westward to Lost Salt Canyon. Today, crews will continue with hand and aerial ignitions keeping the line even and working east from FSRD 200 along FSRD 848 and Haigler Creek.
Operations: Yesterday, Crews continued work along FSRD 411 bringing fire along the containment line to Lost Salt Canyon. Hand and aerial ignitions took place on the western portion of the fire along FSRD 200 progressing toward the southwest corner. Today, hand and aerial ignitions will continue as crews bring the fire around the southwest...
The Coconino National Forest is responding to two separate lightning-caused wildfires: the Cecil Fire, located on the Flagstaff Ranger District, and the Still Fire, located on the Mogollon Rim Ranger District.
The Coconino NF often strategically manages lightning-caused wildfires to benefit the overall health of the fire-adapted forest and plans to use the natural ignitions of both the Cecil and Still fires in this manner.
Wildfires are a natural part of the Coconino NF’s ecosystem, and when managed diligently and properly following the requisite planning process, improve the...
Monday, crews continued with hand ignitions and aerial operations adding depth to the interior of the fire. Today, crews will continue working along the FSRD 411 westward toward FSRD 178 and 778.
Operations: Monday, crews worked the southern edge of the fire along FSRD 411, conducting hand and aerial ignitions to add depth to the interior of the fire and keeping the line even with the road. Crews used heavy equipment to create depth and make improvements to the containment line along FSRD 848. Today, Crews will continue work along FSRD 411 bringing fire along the...
Yesterday, with the sunnier weather crews were able to continue to progress the fire’s edge to the south towards FSRD 411. Today crews will continue with hand and aerial operations adding depth to the interior of the fire.
Operations: Yesterday, warmer and dryer conditions allowed crews to continue hand and aerial ignitions, creating more depth towards the southern containment line. Scouting continued to the north side of Haigler Creek. Today, crews will work the southern edge of the fire along FSRD 411, conducting hand and aerial ignitions to add depth to the...