Flagstaff AZ (April 1, 2014) – FINAL UPDATE – Firefighters made tremendous progress yesterday on the Boulder Fire, reported Saturday March 30 at 1:30 p.m. The fire is located northeast of Flagstaff on Mt. Elden. Cause is under investigation.
The fire remains at 1 ½ acres. On Monday, firefighters secured the fire line and mopped up. All resources were off of the fire beginning Monday evening. The fire reported no injuries. The bone piling of partially burned logs will put up some residual smoke. Today fire personnel will assess and monitor the fire.
This year, due to ongoing drought conditions and other factors, most national forests in the Southwest are expecting an above normal fire season. The Forest Service will be working with our Federal, state, and local partners to ensure that proper response protocols are established to deal with these conditions.
This is the final news release for the Boulder Fire unless a significant change of conditions occurs.
SUMMARY
DATE OF DETECTION: March 30, 2014
CAUSE: Unknown at this time
CURRENT SIZE: 1 1/2
CONTAINMENT: 60% contained
LOCATION: Mount Elden, northeast of Flagstaff
AGENCY: USDA Forest Service
RESOURCES: 1 engine and fire personnel from Mesa Hotshots, Coconino National Forest, and Flagstaff City Fire High Angle Rescue
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Flagstaff AZ (March 31, 2014) – UPDATE, 9:00am – The Boulder Fire, reported yesterday at 1:30 p.m., is located on Mt. Elden, northeast of Flagstaff. Smoke remains visible from Flagstaff. Cause remains unknown at this time.
The fire is estimated at 1 1/2 acres (correcting yesterday’s size of 2 acres) and is burning without much spread high on the slope contained by boulders. The fire is burning in light brush and between downed trees left from the old Radio Fire from the seventies. Steep terrain is a concern. Approximately 16 fire personnel are on scene including firefighters from the Mesa Hotshots of the Tonto National Forest. Flagstaff City Fire Department High Angle Rescue is also working with the Forest Service in the possible event of an injury. No structures or resources are at risk at this time. Winds will come out of the southwest this afternoon between 15 – 25 mph with relative humidity levels between 10 – 15%. A lighter moisture pattern is predicted later this week.
While trails currently remain open, visitors are encouraged to stay on trails and be aware of fire and firefighter activity in the surrounding area. The public is encouraged to stay away from the immediate fire area, which is off-trail. The terrain is steep, snags are numerous, and strong wings create an unpredictable environment. The Mt. Elden and Dry Lake Hills area is closed year-round to camping and campfires. After the tragic 2013 fire season, the Forest Service has redoubled our commitment to firefighter and public safety. The agency’s goal is for every firefighter to come home safely from every wildfire assignment. The number one consideration in all wildfire management decisions is firefighter and public safety.
SUMMARY
DATE OF DETECTION: March 30, 2014
CAUSE: Unknown at this time
CURRENT SIZE: 1 1/2 acres (correcting yesterday’s size of 2 acres)
CONTAINMENT: 0% contained
LOCATION: Mount Elden, northeast of Flagstaff
AGENCY: USDA Forest Service
RESOURCES: 1 engine, fire personnel from Mesa Hotshots, Coconino National Forest, and Flagstaff City Fire
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Flagstaff AZ (March 30, 2014) – Crews are on scene of the Boulder Fire. The Boulder Fire, reported today at 1:30 p.m., is located on Mount Elden, northeast of Flagstaff. Smoke is very visible from Flagstaff.
An engine is on scene and fire personnel are assessing the situation with additional firefighters en route. The fire is estimated at 2 acres and is burning without much spread high on the slope contained by boulders. The fire is burning in light brush and between downed trees left from the old Radio Fire from the seventies. Strong southwest winds, low relative humidity levels, and steep terrain are a concern. A light moisture pattern is predicted later this week. No structures or resources are at risk at this time.
Cause remains unknown at this time. A red flag warning is in place. A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring or are imminent.
Public is encouraged to stay away from the area. Weather conditions are ripe for starts, please be careful when camping or recreating. Visitors should be aware of any fire restrictions or closures before they go camping, but also keep in mind that there is one fire regulation that never expires and is always enforced—your campfire must be out cold-to-the-touch before leaving your campground.
SUMMARY
DATE OF DETECTION: March 30, 2014
CAUSE: Unknown at this time
CURRENT SIZE: 2 acres
CONTAINMENT: 0% contained
LOCATION: Mount Elden, northeast of Flagstaff
AGENCY: USDA Forest Service
RESOURCES: 1 engine, more on order