INCIDENT UPDATED 6/26/2009
Approximate Location
36.588 latitude, -112.304 longitude
Incident Overview
The Castle Fire was discovered June 15. It is located just southeast of Big Springs in the Castle Canyon area of the North Kaibab Ranger District. The Castle Fire is being managed to meet protection and resource objectives.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
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| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Monday June 15th, 2009 approx. 12:30 PM |
| Location | 27 miles southeast of Fredonia, AZ |
| Incident Commander | Ed Hiatt |
Current Situation
| Size | 432 acres |
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| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Wednesday June 24th, 2009 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Ponderosa pine and aspen |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Firefighters will continue monitoring and patrolling. No additional growth is expected. |
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