Lizard Fire, Coronado National Forest, Arizona June 16, 2017

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Published: 16 June 2017 16 June 2017

Incident Overview

Firefighters will patrol the perimeter of the fire today to ensure all the containment lines are holding. Additional crews and engines will monitor the south end of the fire near Mt. Glenn. Aircraft will be available to assist firefighters on the ground if needed. Fire activity is expected to be minimal, but the public can expect to see smoke as interior fuel continues to burn.

Rehabilitation efforts including chipping brush and repairing dozer lines will continue.

A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team has been assigned to the incident. Wildfires may result in loss of vegetation, exposure of soil to erosion, and increased run-off that may lead to additional damage.

The BAER team will first conduct an assessment to identify imminent post-wildfire threats to human life and safety, property, and critical natural or cultural resources on National Forest System lands. The assessment will inform the team of immediate post-fire soil stabilization work that may be needed.

Hotter and drier weather is expected for the next several days with a possible storm front arriving early next week. Multiple resources will remain on the fire with some on standby for new ignitions. The Coronado National Forest is under Stage 1 fire restrictions, and the Forest Service lands in the fire area remain under a closure order for public safety. Transition to a Type 3 organization is expected on Saturday morning at 6:00 a.m.
Cooperation between the local, state and federal agencies will continue as monsoon season arrives and the potential for post-fire flooding is addressed. Recovery from wildfire is a long-term endeavor that requires communities to come together, be informed, make plans, and help each other out.

Basic Information
Current as of 6/16/2017, 3:00:52 PM
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Lightning
Date of Origin Wednesday June 07th, 2017 approx. 03:30 PM
Location 2 mi SE of Dragoon, AZ
Incident Commander John Pierson, Type 1 Incident Commander
Current Situation
Total Personnel 365
Size 15,214 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained 80%
Estimated Containment Date Sunday July 30th, 2017 approx. 12:00 AM
Fuels Involved
tall grass, brush
Significant Events
Minimal
Creeping
Backing
Outlook
Planned Actions
Continue to reinforce containment lines. Continue rehabilitation and demobilization of excess resources. A Type 3 IC will shadow.
Projected Incident Activity
12 hours through 72 hours: minimal
Remarks
Community Meeting held at Sunsites Community Center on 6/11/17
Current Weather
Weather Concerns
Continued high heat and low humidity through the weekend. A
Haines of 6 is likely for Sunday and Monday.

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