Twin Fire Update - 11:00 AM
Incident: Twin Fire Wildfire
Released: 10/6/2009
Williams, AZ - October 6, 2009. 11 a.m. Suppression efforts continue on the Twin Fire, located one mile southwest of the City of Williams. Today, firefighters will focus on improving and patrolling constructed fireline, extinguishing burning materials that are located up to 100 feet within the fire perimeter, and providing protection for homes and private land near the City of Williams. Additionally, efforts are underway to replenish water tanks located on private lands that have been used by the helicopters as water sources.
The fire is 20% contained and remains at its current size of 921 acres. Resources assigned to the Twin Fire include 4 helicopters, 5 Hot Shot Crews, 2 Hand Crews, 25 engines, 3 dozers and 5 water tenders.
Smoke may be present along portions of Interstate 40 and in the City of Williams. Please use caution traveling through the area. Closures associated with the fire include Bill Williams Mountain and Kaibab Lake Recreation Area.
