INCIDENT UPDATED 6/19/2012
Approximate Location
35.956 latitude, -111.987 longitude
Incident Overview
The Grand Fire is now 100% contained. The fire was discovered by the Red Butte Lookout on Tuesday, June 12 at about 12:30 p.m., and was fully contained by the end of the day on Monday, June 18. The fire, which burned on both the Kaibab National Forest and on Grand Canyon National Park, was contained at approximately 480 acres in size.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Tuesday June 12th, 2012 approx. 12:45 PM |
| Location | Eight miles east of Tusayan, AZ |
| Incident Commander | J. Miller |
Current Situation
| Size | 480 acres |
|---|---|
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Tuesday June 19th, 2012 approx. 07:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Ponderosa pine, grass, pinyon pine |
| Fire Behavior | Mostly burning and smoldering in dead and down logs and stumps. |
Outlook
| Growth Potential | Low |
|---|---|
| Terrain Difficulty | Moderate |
| Remarks | The Arizona Trail has re-opened. |
