Firefighters Make Great Progress in Wash Complex Fire

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Firefighters continue to make progress and meet incident objectives on the Wash Complex, located approximately 15 miles southeast of Tusayan on the Kaibab National Forest. The Complex includes two fires: Wash (191 acres) and Tank (454 acres).  

The Wash Complex is being managed for resource objectives within a pre-determined 3,700-acre management area. Some of the objectives are: providing for firefighter and public safety, managing smoke impacts to local areas, maintaining fire as a natural disturbance in the ecosystem, reducing hazardous fuels, and protecting fire sensitive sites.
       
In order to meet these objectives, firefighters are taking measures to secure the eastern side of the management area along the 2752 Road. The current conditions are appropriate to initiate low intensity ground fire from the road back toward the main fire. These actions will allow fire progression within the desired boundaries while reducing the potential for rapid fire spread near natural and cultural resources.

On Wednesday, smoke was visible from State Highway 64 and Valle during the day. It was moving west from the fire site toward Red Butte. Residents in surrounding areas should expect some smoke to linger overnight, clearing by morning.

There are no closures associated with the fire activity on the Wash Complex; however, smoke may limit visibility on roads near the fire during the peak burning period. The public is advised to drive slowly and use caution traveling through the area where personnel and equipment are working.  

For additional information, please visit the Inciweb at http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2034/ or call Punky Moore, Fire Information Officer, 928-635-5653. USDA-FS-NEWS@newsbox.usda.gov 



Author:Kaibab National Forest Press Release