NRS Report post Posted October 27, 2009 There is a new fire burning in 36C that is in the three peaks area south of what already burned earlier this year. The wind is predicted to blow tomorrow,so some of your favorite hunting areas down there may look a little different for the upcoming hunts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THOR Report post Posted October 27, 2009 3 peaks?.......where is that? What ranch is the fire close to? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoutm Report post Posted October 27, 2009 3 peaks?.......where is that? What ranch is the fire close to? Three Peaks is directly west (about 2.25 miles) of the Santa Margarita Ranch House (Compound) and about 3.0 miles SW of Mildred Peak. The only way for the masses to get to it is by foot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kilimanjaro Report post Posted October 27, 2009 ...and it was getting BIG by tonight.. I was out there working and it was growing by the hour.. WRONG time of year for a fire.. Gonna be some change of plans for some hunters...And if it isn't contained, myself included!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted October 27, 2009 what I could find: http://gacc.nifc.gov/swcc/predictive/intel..._news_notes.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted October 27, 2009 Any idea what started this fire? I know there hasnt been any rain, or lightning lately... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted October 27, 2009 Sasabe weather calling for SW-SSW winds 20-30 mph today, gusts to 40. Not good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoutm Report post Posted October 27, 2009 Any idea what started this fire? I know there hasnt been any rain, or lightning lately... Based on where it's at and the time it started it had to be either backpack hunter or illegals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted October 27, 2009 WRONG time of year for a fire.. Not that there is a good time of year for human-caused wildfires. Seems that fall hunting seasons coincide with desired temp and moisture for controlled burns. Archery elk season is always smoky in places. The South Kaibab is still currently doing controlled burns near Tusayan. Coconino has been doing some burns around Flag recently. Sure hope this front tonight drops some badly-needed wet stuff tonight and tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted October 27, 2009 Was told over the weekend that AZ state lands/forestry was only budgeted $2 Million for fires. That is less $ than their lowest year spent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoutm Report post Posted October 27, 2009 In a little more than 24 hours the fire has increased in size by a factor of 8.5 times. After a day of high winds I can't imagine how big it will be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azpackhorse Report post Posted October 27, 2009 Northwest Tucson is inudated with smoke from this fire, it must be really out of hand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted October 28, 2009 3950 acres on this morning's post. Expected containment Nov 4 20-30 mph winds from the WNW today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeybari Report post Posted October 28, 2009 sorry but is that near the ranchers house that the only way im familiar with the unit is it by Diablo hill im try to picture were the fire is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoutm Report post Posted October 28, 2009 sorry but is that near the ranchers house that the only way im familiar with the unit is it by Diablo hill im try to picture were the fire is this may help... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
