INCIDENT UPDATED 7/10/2009
Approximate Location
35.927 latitude, -112.093 longitude
Incident Overview
The Indian Fire, a fire being managed for resource objectives, southeast of Tusayan, Ariz., was started by lightning June 17.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Wednesday June 17th, 2009 approx. 02:51 PM |
| Location | Southeast of Tusayan |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 15 |
|---|---|
| Size | 619 acres |
| Fuels Involved | Pinyon/juniper, ponderosa pine and grass |
| Fire Behavior | Fire managers said they don’t expect the overall fire perimeter to change much in the coming days. However, the Indian Fire may continue to be active within its interior as any remaining islands of fuel catch fire and burn. |
Outlook
| Growth Potential | Low |
|---|---|
| Remarks | The Indian Fire on the Tusayan Ranger District is 619 acres in size and is not expected to grow much today, according to Kaibab National Forest fire managers. The fire, which is located about 5 miles southeast of Tusayan and 2 miles southeast of Ten-X Campground, is being managed to meet resource objectives. |
