Lightning-caused Cellar Fire Being Managed to Assist in Forest Restoration

From the Forest Service:

Lightning-caused Cellar Fire Being Managed to Assist in Forest Restoration

Contact(s): Debbie Maneely: 443-8130

Location: 19 miles south of Prescott, AZ on the Bradshaw Ranger District (T10N, R2W, S5)
Start Date: July 14th
Size: Approximately 36 acres
Percent Contained: 0
Cause: Lightning
Vegetation: Grass and Brush

The Prescott National Forest is planning to allow the lightning caused […]

By |2019-07-16T22:53:24-07:00July 15th, 2019|0 Comments

Lightning Strikes Keep Firefighters Busy Chasing Smoke Reports

Fire Service Says:

Lightning Strikes Keep Firefighters Busy Chasing Smoke Reports

Contact(s): Debbie Maneely: 928-443-8130

As monsoon thunderstorms crossed portions of the Prescott National Forest this afternoon, firefighters have been busy chasing smoke reports across the forest.

The 100 acre Castle Creek Fire is burning approximately 6 miles east of the community of Crown […]

By |2019-07-16T18:51:15-07:00July 15th, 2019|0 Comments

Thunder, Lightening, and a Power Outage

At 2:06pm on Sunday afternoon, there was a power outage in Walker.

It was restored about 6:10pm, so it lasted about 4 hours.

We have had a little rain for the last 4 days, with overcast skies.

Today we had some thunder and lightening along with the rain.

Rain was intermittent, but seemed to be […]

By |2019-07-15T10:04:22-07:00July 14th, 2019|0 Comments

Lynx Fire – April 21 Final Update

Contact(s): Debbie Maneely, (928) 925-1111

The 16 acre Lynx Fire is now 100%. Today firefighters will continue to extinguish interior burning fuels and mop-up. The human caused Lynx Fire which was reported on April 19, east of the south shore boat ramp is still under investigation.

Recreation Site Information:
Lynx Lake and Hilltop Overnight […]

By |2019-04-21T11:44:01-07:00April 21st, 2019|0 Comments

Prescott National Forest – 16 Acre Lynx Fire 80% Contained at 9:00am

Contact(s): Debbie Maneely, (928) 925-1111

Prescott, AZ (April 20, 2019) – Firefighters worked into the evening building a containment line around the perimeter of the 16 acre Lynx Fire which is now 80% contained. Today smoke will be visible as fuels continue to burn in the interior of the fire; firefighters will continue to improve […]

By |2019-04-20T12:12:36-07:00April 20th, 2019|0 Comments
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