Greater Grand Canyon Area Fires Update 07.29.14 (Sitgreaves Complex Wildfire): WILLIAMS, Ariz. – With the return of monsoonal precipitation to all fires, growth and activity haveslowed. Crews continue to monitor the fires and do preparation work ahead of drier conditions forecasted to return mid-week. Smoke will be much lighter today and tonight. Fire managers continue to coordinate with neighboring forests, national parks, municipal fire departments, and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to monitor smoke impacts. For more information on smoke and air quality please visit azdeq.gov or wildlandfire.az.gov.Williams Ranger District: Currently 4040 acres in size, the Sitgreaves Complex is located approximately 5 miles northwest of Parks, Ariz. Crews will monitor the fire and continue preparation work within the planning for future managed ignitions. Smoke will continue to shift as monsoonal winds vary.Tusayan Ranger District: Currently 3486 acres in size, the McRae Fire is located approximately 5 miles southeast of Tusayan, Ariz. The managed area... dlvr.it/6Sb66V #AZFire
Posted on: Tue, 29 Jul 2014 19:43:09 +0000
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