Approximate Location
Incident Overview
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Tusayan Ranger District officials have decided to manage two fires, Armstrong and Skinner, under one organization called the Skinner Complex. The fires in the Complex are the Armstrong (2,500 acres) and the Skinner (1,339 acres). The lightning-caused fires are located eight to eighteen miles southeast of Tusayan.
The highest priority on all incidents remains firefighter and public safety. The resource objectives for the Complex include returning fire to a fire-adapted ecosystem, enhancing wildlife habitat and protecting private property, cultural and range resources.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Wednesday August 31st, 2011 approx. 07:00 AM |
| Location | 8 miles southeast of Tusayan |
| Incident Commander | Aaron Hulburd |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 18 |
|---|---|
| Size | 3,725 acres |
| Fuels Involved | Ponderosa pine, grass, pinyon-juniper |
| Fire Behavior | Mostly a backing fire with 6-12 inch flame lengths and occasional torching. |
| Significant Events | The fires are in Game Management Unit 9. Elk archery season begins Sept. 9 in this unit. We are coordinating with AZ Game and Fish to get advance notice about fire activity out to hunters. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Crews will continue management ignitions along Forest Roads 302 and 304 to meet resource objectives, weather permitting. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Medium |
| Terrain Difficulty | Moderate |
| Remarks | Possible smoke impacts to Tusayan and the Grandview area. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 5 mph SW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 75 degrees |
| Humidity | 40% |
