Approximate Location
Incident Overview
Fire specialists are manaing the Point Fire for resource benefits and to reduce catastrophic wildfire danger to the communities of Pine and Strawberry.
The fire is creeping along the forest floor on Milk Ranch Point of the Mogollon Rim.
Crews successfully completed burnout operations. Expect little to no smoke as the fire continues to run it's course - burning with low intensity within its perimters - until it runs its course or summer monsoons come. Crews will continue to monitor activity.
The closure on Milk Ranch Point will remain in place until further notice.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Prescribed Fire |
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| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Sunday May 31st, 2009 approx. 03:00 PM |
| Location | Milk Ranch Point |
Current Situation
| Size | 1,200 acres |
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| Fuels Involved | Timber litter, Medium Logging Slash. |
| Fire Behavior | Low intensity. Consuming fuels within permiters created by burnout operations. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Burnout operations are complete. This fire is being monitored until it runs its course or the monsoons extinguish it. |
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| Remarks | Expect little to no smoke as it slowly continues to run its course. Smoke could be seen from Pine and Strawberry but should be light. |
