Twin Fire Update – No Growth Expected on Fire
Incident: Twin Fire Wildfire
Released: 10/5/2009
Williams, AZ - October 5, 2009. 9 a.m. Despite extremely high winds yesterday and through the night, firefighters were able to hold containment lines and prevent additional growth on the 1,000-acre Twin Fire. While official containment is still at 10 to 15 percent, fire managers said they do not expect the fire to grow. Today, firefighters will be working to secure containment lines and begin mopping up. During mop up operations, firefighters seek out hot spots within the boundaries of the fire and put them out. Smoke will be visible as the interior of the fire continues to burn. However, smoke impacts to Interstate 40 and the Williams area are expected to be greatly reduced compared to recent days. More than 450 firefighting personnel are assigned to the Twin Fire. Resources include 1 air tanker, 5 helicopters, 6 Hot Shot Crews, 3 Type 2 Crews, 33 engines, 1 dozer and 7 water tenders. Weather conditions are expected to be cooler and drier today with slightly less intense winds. The evacuations for the southwest area of Williams will remain in effect until further notice. Businesses that were closed because of the fire threat were informed yesterday that they could reopen. Closures associated with the fire include Bill Williams Mountain and Kaibab Lake Recreation Area. In addition, Williams Elementary/Middle School and Williams High School are closed today.
