Marteen Fire Update
Incident: Marteen Wildland Fire Used for Resource Benefit
Released: 8/23/2008
Fire Started: August 7, 2008
Location: 15 miles northeast of Williams, AZ - north of Forest Road 135
Objectives: Managers are taking advantage of favorable conditions to re-establish fire as an important part of a healthy ecosystem. The fire is benefitting the landscape by reducing hazardous fuels, decreasing the size and intensity of future fires in the area and improving forest health.
Fuels: Ponderosa pine, grass, juniper
Size: 469 acres
Resources committed: 1 engine, miscellaneous personnel. Total personnel = 8
Summary: Today, personnel will implement management actions to prevent fire spread toward private property. Friday, personnel took measures to protect archaeological sites. Managers are also developing a comprehensive strategy that outlines management actions that will be implemented throughout the duration of the incident.
Air Quality: Light southwest winds are contributing to good smoke dispersal.
Fire Behavior: Generally, fire is creeping along the ground, flame lengths are less than 1 foot with some isolated torching. The fire is spreading to the north, northwest, and east through Spring Valley Wash.
Weather: The general weather forecast is mostly sunny, temperatures in the 80's, light southwest winds to 10 miles per hour with a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Fire activity is expected to increase under current conditions.
Closures: There are no closures associated with this fire. Hikers, hunters and campers need to be aware of ongoing fire activity and use caution while traveling near the fires.
For additional information, please contact Punky Moore, Fire Information Officer, (928-635-5653)
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