Sedona News – UPDATE – The Wilson Fire, located above the Mogollon Rim 2.5 miles north of Sedona, is 100% contained at 1.8 acres.
Two engines remain on scene and though the fire is fully contained, crews will spend the day looking for and extinguishing hot spots near the containment lines–working toward full control.
A fire is considered “contained” when firefighters are confident the line around the perimenter of a fire will prevent the fire from spreading any further. The line is mostly constructed by firefighters using tools to dig down to unburnable mineral soil and can include other barriers, such as roads.
A fire is considered “controlled” when it has no chance of expanding in any way due to the line being strengthened to the point that flare-ups from within the perimeter of the fire cannot break through the line.
Crews will perform helicopter bucket drops throughout the day to work toward full control and eventually to the point of the fire being completely out.
The fire originated on a flat mesa located within the 2006 Brins Fire burn scar and was reported at 1:30 a.m. on Monday by a pilot flying over the area. It’s cause remains under investigation.
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Sedona News – UPDATE – The Wilson Fire, located 2.5 miles north of downtown Sedona (34°55’42.0″N 111°45’54.0″W), is now at a quarter-acre and 50 percent containment.
There’s been no change in fire behavior since the fire was first reported at 1:30 a.m. today. The fire continues to minimally creep and smolder on a flat mesa in the Brins Fire (2006) burn scar.
The fire’s spread potential is low due to light southwest winds.
Air attack has been released from the incident, but two engines remain on scene. The fire will be staffed overnight.
Smoke will be visible from the Sedona, Oak Creek and Munds Park areas. There are no closures at this time.
The cause of the Wilson Fire is under investigation.
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Sedona News – Resources are responding to a 1/10-acre fire, deemed the Wilson Fire, located 2.5 miles north of downtown Sedona (34°55’42.0″N 111°45’54.0″W) in the Wilson Tank area.
Air attack has arrived and an engine is on the way. A helicopter has been ordered as well.
The fire is minimally creeping and smoldering on a flat mesa in the Brins Fire (2006) burn scar. There is a low spread potential due to light southwest winds.
Smoke will be visible from the Sedona, Oak Creek and Munds Park areas. There are no closures at this time.
The fire was reported at 1:30 a.m. Monday by an aircraft flying overhead. Its cause is under investigation.