PRDATR Report post Posted June 15, 2014 Jack Fire Final Update Incident: Jack Fire Wildfire Released: 37 min. ago (About 11:40 AM 6-15-14) Happy Jack, Ariz. – The Jack Fire, located thirteen miles northeast of Happy Jack on the Coconino National Forest, is currently 1,250 acres in size; the size adjustment is in large part due to a flight around the perimeter which more accurately accounted for the actual size. The fire is burning in grass and pinyon-juniper to the West of State Route 87. Firefighters were able to establish a line around the perimeter of the fire; there is no threat to the line at this time. No structures are threatened. The rock climbing area in Jack’s Canyon had been evacuated and is closed at this time. Information will be updated at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3897/ . The objectives of the Jack Fire include providing for firefighter and public safety; protecting life and property; evaluating and protecting environmental resources; keeping the fire contained West of Hwy 87, North of Jacks Canyon Recreation Area, and East of Long Lake; and keeping the public informed of any potential smoke impacts. Today, the National Weather Service is forecasting a high near 84 degrees, relative humidity around 10%, and southwest winds between 15-20 mph with gusts as high as 35 mph in the afternoon. This will be the final update unless there are significant changes. Size: Approximately 1,250 acres Containment: 65% Location: 13 miles northeast of Happy Jack Date Reported: Saturday, June 14 at 11:42 am Resources: Approximately 120 total firefighters including 4 hotshot crews and overhead on scene. Cause: Under investigation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6ANut Report post Posted June 15, 2014 saw this fire start burning when we were fishing on Saturday at the pond next to morman lake lodge, glad to have such an awesome site that keeps everyone who cares, so informed. Thanks all for the information. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkaddict Report post Posted June 15, 2014 Here's a pic today at 12:30 from the same spot David took his yesterday, post #9. Fire is basically out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azslim Report post Posted June 16, 2014 just shy of 1300 acres and is contained for the most part Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
