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Warm Fire Update - June 26, 2006
Location: North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest; The Warm Fire is about 2 miles south and east of Jacob Lake.
Cause: Lightning; The Warm Fire was being managed as a wildland fire use fire. All wildland fire use fires must be started by a natural ignition source (lightning). The fire is no longer being managed as a wildland fire use fire.
Size: 25,000+ acres; new estimates will be available after the fire is flown and mapped this morning
% Contained: 0%
Predicted Weather: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-80s with relative humidity levels in the teens. Winds are expected to be from the northeast at 6 mph. Gusty winds could accompany thunderstorm activity in the area.
Structures: No structures have been lost.
Closures: Highway 67 is closed until further notice. The closure will be evaluated on a daily basis. Highway 89A from Kanab, Utah, to Bitter Springs, Ariz., is currently open. However, this could change due to increased fire activity or smoke on the road. Future closures may include the use of pilot cars.
To protect public health and safety, portions of the North Kaibab Ranger District in close proximity to the Warm Fire are closed
Location: North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest; The Warm Fire is about 2 miles south and east of Jacob Lake.
Cause: Lightning; The Warm Fire was being managed as a wildland fire use fire. All wildland fire use fires must be started by a natural ignition source (lightning). The fire is no longer being managed as a wildland fire use fire.
Size: 25,000+ acres; new estimates will be available after the fire is flown and mapped this morning
% Contained: 0%
Predicted Weather: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-80s with relative humidity levels in the teens. Winds are expected to be from the northeast at 6 mph. Gusty winds could accompany thunderstorm activity in the area.
Structures: No structures have been lost.
Closures: Highway 67 is closed until further notice. The closure will be evaluated on a daily basis. Highway 89A from Kanab, Utah, to Bitter Springs, Ariz., is currently open. However, this could change due to increased fire activity or smoke on the road. Future closures may include the use of pilot cars.
To protect public health and safety, portions of the North Kaibab Ranger District in close proximity to the Warm Fire are closed
