Williams Ranger District

Fire officials on the Williams Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest are currently suppressing the Burro Fire. The Burro Fire, discovered on October 9th, was caused by lightning and has grown to approximately 7 acres. The fire is located approximately seven miles south of Williams near Forest Road 42 near Jackass Knoll, approximately 0.5 miles north of the Bill Williams Loop Road/Forest Road 108.

Fire crews on the Williams Ranger District are monitoring a new natural-caused wildfire discovered on Sunday, October 9th. The Burro Fire is estimated at 2 acres and is approximately seven miles south of Williams near Forest Road 42 on Jackass Knoll, approximately 0.5 miles north of the Bill Williams Loop Road/Forest Road 108.

This morning, crews are responding to two new fire starts on the Williams Ranger District.

A lightning storm passing through the area last night started a new fire on the northeast side of Bill Williams Mountain’s steep slope area. It was reported at approximately 5:45 a.m. this morning. The Bill fire is currently at 3/10th of an acre. Smoke is visible from town. Crews hiked up from the ski area early this morning and responded with a full suppression strategy. Six firefighters built line around the fire and are now mopping up.