D.F.M. Report post Posted September 9, 2011 Anybody heard the latest on this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deersandbeers Report post Posted September 9, 2011 Update on Skinner & Armstrong Fires TUSAYAN, Ariz. – After a brief lull in activity on the Skinner and Armstrong fires on the Tusayan Ranger District, vegetation is dry enough again to continue operations. The 1,339-acre Skinner Fire and the 2,500-acre Armstrong Fire, previously reported as the Skinner Complex, are now being managed as individual incidents due to the decreased potential for overall growth and the number of resources needed to manage the fires. The resource objectives that crews are trying to achieve with these fires include returning fire to its proper role in the ecosystem, improving wildlife habitat, and reducing the potential for severe wildfire occurrence. The Skinner Fire is eight miles southeast of Tusayan. The fire is moving slowly to the southwest. Today, approximately 15 personnel will be igniting along Forest Road 304 to maintain low to moderate fire spread within the management area. There is very little activity on the Armstrong Fire, 18 miles southeast of Tusayan. The Red Butte Lookout will monitor it and fire crews will patrol the perimeter as needed. This will be the last report on the Armstrong Fire. The fires are in Game Management Unit 9 where archery elk season begins Friday, September 9. Josh Miller, Incident Commander reminds hunters, “While there are no closures associated with the fires, hunters need to be aware that they are not out and there is potential for increased activity. In addition, there are hazards in the burned areas such as hidden stump holes, hot ash and fire weakened trees. Please be careful while camping, hunting, or traveling near the fires.” Smoke may be present in Tusayan, across the district, and along portions of Highway 64. -USFS- Punky Moore Fire Information Officer Williams & Tusayan Ranger Districts 742 S. Clover Rd. Williams, AZ 86046 928-635-5653 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muzzlehunter75 Report post Posted September 9, 2011 I was up their labor day, and the forest service is doing a great job, the armstrong got put out monday by rain. it's mostly underbrush burning, and spot controlled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flash Report post Posted September 10, 2011 A slight inconveinance with smoke and firefighters in the arewa, but well worth it. The Lower fire near Hull Cabin has reached its maximum potential that the Forest Service was able to manage. Bulls are all over it now and very few firefighters in the area (even though some argue it, the forest service firefighters understand the importance of the hunts and do their best to limit the impacts). The Armstrong has also met it's maximm area. The Skinner has slowed considerably due to weather and won't likely see much growth until a dry trend comes around for a few days. The Forest Service would like to see the area get a second fire entry and could grow another 3000 acres. Animals are still there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D.F.M. Report post Posted September 16, 2011 Thanks for the update. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azslim Report post Posted September 16, 2011 took a couple pictures when I was on the Eagle Rock fire of elk standing and eating in a green patch with fire burning all around them, fires don't bother game but fire fighters will make them move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
