This incident is 100% contained.
Approximate Location
35.085 latitude, -112.134 longitudeSummary
The Oak Wildland Fire Use is 10 miles south of Williams and has grown to 473 acres. Activity has decreased significantly under a strong monsoonal weather pattern. The fire received measurable precipitation the past two days. Managers expect the fire to stay in its current location without growing much until the wet weather system passes and dry conditions return.
The fire was ignited by lightning on July 12 and initially managed under a confinement strategy. Fire managers decided to shift the incident to wildland fire use management for resource benefits on July 28. This decision is authorized under a pilot program that the Kaibab National Forest is participating in this season. The program is testing proposed modifications to the Federal Wildland Fire Management Policy, 2003. The Kaibab National Forest is one of about 30 test sites.
Wildland Fire Use Management is often a long duration project. While the Oak WFU remains within a predetermined area and achieves specific land management objectives, fire officials will continue to manage it for resource benefits. Some of these benefits include: reintroducing fire as a natural part of the ecosystem, reducing the size and intensity of future fires in this area and improving forest health.
This will be the last report until activity increases.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire Used For Resource Benefit |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Saturday July 12th, 2008 aprox 03:00 PM |
| Location | 10 miles south of Williams, AZ |
| Incident Commander | Joe Reinarz |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 34 |
|---|---|
| Size | 473 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Ponderosa pine, grass and oak |
| Fire Behavior | Fire activity has decreased significantly under monsoonal weather pattern. Observed behavior was mostly smoldering. |
| Significant Events | Monitored fire activity near Forest Road 354. Scouted areas where fireline will be built to stop fire spread to the north and east. Posted cautionary public safety signs. No closures in effect. Flagstaff media visited the fire Monday. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Personnel will continue to monitor southern progression along Forest Roads 354 & 129. The AZ State Forestry Conservation Crew will be utilized the next few days to build fireline to stop fire spread to the north and east. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Medium |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | No major problems. |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 5 mph W |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 70 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 38 % |
