Firefighters working on the Wasson Peak and Muldoon Fires stop progression of brush fire caused by vehicle;

 Yesterday afternoon resources working on the Wasson Peak and Muldoon fires responded to a vehicle fire on Lincoln Ridge Road, north of Crown King that quickly moved into brush.  Firefighters with the help of a helicopter quickly stopped the progression of the Lincoln Fire keeping its size to 3/10 of an acre.
 
The Wasson Peak Fire, burning south of Crown King grew by one acre and is now 18 acres.  Firefighters will continue securing the fire’s edge, begin mop-op and monitor interior fuels that will continue to consume for the next several days.  Resources assigned: Prescott Hotshots, 2 – Type 2 crews, 1 – Engine and 2 Helicopters. The Wasson Peak Fire is burning in timber and brush.  Aircraft is available to support fire suppression efforts if needed. 
 
The Muldoon Fire, burning on the north side of Towers Mountain remains at 1 acre.  Firefighters will continue mopping-up and securing the fire’s edge by extinguishing burning fuels along the perimeter.   Resources assigned – 1 – Engine and 1 – Helicopter.   Due to terrain and location, access to the Muldoon Fire is by UTV and hiking.
 
This will be the last update on the Wasson Peak and Muldoon fires unless there is a significant change in fire activity.
 
Firefighters will be using a full suppression strategy to achieve 100 percent containment of both fires that were started from lightning. At this time there are no values at risk or threatened, or any road closures.
 
Even though both fires were started by lightning, we would like to remind the public to never leave your campfire unattended.  Warm temperatures are expected through the weekend so please do your part and practice prevention. 
 
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