Updated:  8/1/13 1925 Hours PST

On July 26th, 2013 a lightning caused fire was reported on the Tusayan Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest in the Skinner Ridge area off of FS road 343. The Skinner Fire is in a location largely surrounded by previous wildfire and prescribed fire, but unburned itself. To increase protection ability, reduce ground fuels, and return fire to the ecosystem, the Skinner Fire will be allowed to spread naturally.

Forecasted drying trends will support fire growth though intensity is likely to remain low with creeping, smoldering, and some backing fire behavior. To plan for fire growth, officials have identified a specific planning area in which the fire will be allowed to spread. At this time, the 100 acre fire is spreading naturally. Officials have also implemented management options, such as perimeter road ignitions, for objectives such as firefighter safety and resource protection.

 

Basic Information

Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Lightning
Date of Origin Friday July 26th, 2013 approx. 11:00 AM
Location 5 miles east of Tusayan, AZ

Current Situation

Size 100 acres
Fuels Involved

Ponderosa Pine

Outlook

Remarks

Resource Benefit Fire

Current Weather

Wind Conditions 14 mph SW
Temperature 78 degrees
Humidity 37%

Source:  Inciweb.org

 

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