Crews on Bar M Fire continue making progress, Island Fire final update

Release Date: Jul 27, 2014

Last night smoke from the Sitgreaves Complex on the Kaibab National Forest drifted toward Flagstaff, Sedona, and the Verde Valley. Good winds and ventilation conditions near the Bar M Fire helped the smoke disperse away from Mormon Lake Village and Long Park, though light smoke drifted southerly toward I-17 and the Verde Valley in the evening. With variable winds in the forecast, light smoke may continue to be noticeable in these areas overnight and in the early mornings. Fire managers continue to work with neighboring forests, municipal fire departments, and the Az Department of Environmental Quality to monitor smoke impacts.

 

BAR M FIRE

Crews secured the northeastern perimeter of the Bar M Fire southwest of Mormon Lake yesterday and moved westerly with ignition operations ahead of the main fire. Today crews will continue westerly progress with burnout operations to secure perimeters. The area has not received precipitation in the past 10 days so fire has been active, but continues to burn at a healthy, moderate severity across the landscape. Current size: 4,538 acres

 

ISLAND FIRE FINAL

Containment lines crews created on the southern portion of the fire are holding, and the natural barriers surrounding the rest of the area are restricting the Island Fire’s movement. The main fire is creeping and smoldering within the interior. Current size: 143 acres. This will be the final update on the Island Fire unless significant changes occur.