FREDONIA, Ariz. – Firefighters are currently responding to the lightning-caused Kane Fire in the North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest.
According to a news release, the blaze is approximately 13 miles southeast of Jacob Lake, 11 miles south of US-89A, and 5 miles east of SR-67. The wildfire started Friday, Aug. 4 and immediate suppression actions were taken by air and ground resources.
“The fire is estimated at 4,980 acres in timber, thick brush, and pinyon-juniper,” the Kaibab National Forest stated. “Concerns include long drive times to access the fire vicinity, cultural resources, wildlife and private property east of the fire.”
Saturday, the fire’s behavior escalated to “very active and with hot, dry, windy weather in the forecast, fire managers are expecting similar behavior over the next several days,” the release continued.
Approximately 75 personnel are currently assigned to the incident including two crews, a dozer, a water tender and five engines. Also on Sunday, a Type-2 Incident Management Team was ordered for the incident.
Smoke is visible from across northern Arizona, including many areas south of the Grand Canyon and Southern Utah. Currently, the smoke is spreading to the northeast. There is 0% containment of the fire reported as of Sunday afternoon.
Additional information can be found on InciWeb, the Kaibab NF website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, or by calling the Fire Information Hotline at 928-635-8311 or local ranger stations.
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