Highway 180

Boulin Fire now 765 acres, drone intrusion averted

8/14/2019 - 12:46 pm
wildfire, Flagstaff, smoke, Williams, Parks, Fort Valley, Highway 180, Bellemont, Pumpkin Center, Spring Valley, Red Lake, Pittman Valley, Garland Prairie, Boulin fire

The Boulin Fire on the Williams Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest has grown to 756 acres benefiting forest health, reducing hazardous fuels, and improving protection of the communities within the urban interface.

Strong Winds Increase Activity on the Boundary Fire

6/09/2017 - 7:16 am
wildfire, Flagstaff, Parks, Highway 180, Pumpkin Center, hotshots, AZDEMA, AZEIN, Spring Valley, FR 171, FR 193, FR 9023, FR 9005

Fire activity increased on the Boundary Fire yesterday afternoon due to strong, gusty and erratic winds. The fire grew beyond the initial northern containment line toward a section of Highway 180. However, the fire remained within the overall planning area and fire activity reduced significantly when it reached a previous prescribed burn unit – the Horseshoe Prescribed Fire, which was conducted in October 2016. Fire crews were able to halt the progress to the north and will continue to strengthen containment lines today.

Increased Winds Cause Significant Growth on Boundary Fire

6/08/2017 - 4:18 pm
wildfire, Coconino National Forest, smoke, Williams, Highway 180, Kendrick Mountain, ADOT, hotshots, AZDEMA, AZEIN, Milepost 236, Milepost 248, DPS

Increased winds ahead of a cold front caused the Boundary Fire to spread northeast off of Kendrick Mountain towards Highway 180. The fire is still within the planning area for the Boundary Fire and is expected to remain west of Highway 180.  Firefighters are implementing containment plans to slow fire spread. Highway 180 will be closed between mileposts 236 and 248 by 5 p.m.

Crews Report "Solid Progress" on Kendrick 2 Fire; Hwy 180 Reopens

12/01/2014 - 1:56 pm
wildfire, Coconino National Forest, smoke, Kendrick 2 Fire, Highway 180

Smoke from the Kendrick 2 Fire has diminished and the majority of firefighting efforts have moved away from the highway.

Crews report solid progress and still anticipate full containment by tomorrow. Fire activity continues to be quieter today. No changes in size or containment.

The Arizona Department of Transportation has reopened Highway 180 to traffic. Drivers are urged to be cautious as smoke and firefighters are still in the area.

Kendrick 2 Fire 50% Contained

12/01/2014 - 12:00 pm
wildfire, Coconino National Forest, Kendrick 2 Fire, Highway 180

Crews finished constructing containment lines and they held throughout the night. The Kendrick 2 Fire is 509 acres and 50 percent contained.

Fire activity is much quieter today after the majority of the heavy fuels were consumed overnight. Firefighters will continue to and deepen/strengthen the containment lines, patrol and mop up.

Full containment is expected by tomorrow.

Highway 180 remains closed in both directions. Fire managers expect being able to recommend reopening Highway 180 later today, and will work with law enforcement and ADOT to do so.