Cain Fire Wildfire  –  Tonto National Forest. 28 miles NE of Mesa and 1.5 miles W of Four Peaks.

Released: 2015 PST

Date reported: August 15, 2013, 6pm

Location: 33,41.262 x 111,21.093

Resources committed: 2 Engine crews

Cause: Lightning

Aircraft:  1 Air attack

Size: 200 acres

Terrain: Rocky, steep

Fuels: Chaparrel, brush, grass

Update: 

– Location is remote in the Four Peaks Wilderness Area. Smoke was visible to residents of the East Valley, Tonto Basin and Roosevelt today, with 2-5 foot flames.

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 White Fire Wildfire – Tonto National Forest. 6.5 miles S. of Superior, AZ and N of BLM White Canyon Wilderness Boundary.

Released: 2230 Hours

Date reported: August 15, 2013, 1842 hrs.

Location: 33,12.414 x 111,5.736

Resources committed: 1 Engine crew

Cause: Lightning

Aircraft: 1 Air attack

Size: 209 acres

Terrain: Rocky, steep, remote

Fuels: Brush, grass

Update: 

– Location is remote area approximately 6.5 miles south of Superior and one-quarter mile north of BLM White Canyon Wilderness boundary.

– The fire was active with short runs today. Smoke was visible from U.S. 60 and SH 177 today with winds at 5-10 mph.

– Fire activity will be moderated by higher humidity levels and cooler temperatures tonight.

– The fire received some precipitation this afternoon due to thunderstorm activity. The assigned crew pulled back ahead of the storm.

– Fire activity may be visible tonight, but will be moderated by higher humidity levels and cooler temperatures.

– Thunderstorm activity is predicted for this weekend, bringing moisture and lightning.

For more information, please contact the Mesa Ranger District at (480) 610-3300, or check online at www.fs.usda.gov/tonto or http://inciweb.nwcg.gov

 

Courtesy:  inciweb.org

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