Wasson Peak Fire 17 Acres/Muldoon Fire 1 Acre on the Bradshaw Ranger District
Yesterday, resources from Prescott National Forest responded to two separate fires near the community of Crown King.
The Wasson Peak Fire, burning south of Crown King is 17 acres. Today, firefighters will continue to put a line around the fire, securing the fire’s edge.
The Muldoon Fire, burning on the north side of Towers Mountain, is 1 acre. Yesterday, firefighters were able to put a line around the fire; today they will mop-up, securing the fire’s edge.
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.
We would like to ask the public to avoid Forest Road 92 and if you are traveling to Crown King, please be cautious as fire equipment will be traveling on the roads.
Fire details:
Wasson Peak Fire
Size: 17 acres
Cause: Lightning
Resources assigned: Prescott Hotshots, 2 Type-2 crews, 1 Engine and 2 Helicopters. Aircraft is available to support fire suppression efforts if needed.
Fuels: Timber and brush
Muldoon Fire
Size: 1 acre
Cause: Lightning
Resources assigned: 1 Engine and 1 Helicopter. Due to terrain and location, access to the Muldoon Fire is by UTV and hiking.
Important fire information:
For information, please call the Bradshaw Ranger District at (928) 443-8000.
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Photos were taken by Air Attack on 10/01/2024. Attack aircraft is a small aircraft that assists with locating the fire and access points for ground crews, retardant deployment, and performs aerial reconnaissance of the overall incident.
