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BLM Arizona Strip District crews managing Gunsight Fire
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Rachel Carnahan – rcarnahan@blm.gov | 435-218-6594
The BLM Arizona Strip District’s fire crews are suppressing a fire located, 16 miles south of Kanab, Utah on lands managed by the BLM Arizona Strip District. The lightning-caused fire, visible from Kanab, was reported at 9 p.m. on June 26. Resources on the fire as of June 28 include 2 Type 4 engines, 3 Type 6 engines, 1 water tender.
Fire managers are asking for the public’s assistance by avoiding the area to allow crews and resources to access and mitigate the fire.
For more information on the Gunsight Fire please visit https://inciweb.nwcg.gov.
For additional information, please contact the Arizona Strip District at 435-688-3200.
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| Current as of | Mon, 07/01/2024 - 13:34 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 16 miles south of Kanab, Utah |
| Incident Commander | July 1 update: The fire is currently 100% contained. Crews have conducted mop up around the entire perimeter of the fire. 1 engine will continue to monitor the area. |
| Coordinates |
36° 47' 18.60'' Latitude
--112° 27' 04.80
'' Longitude
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| Size | 209 Acres |
|---|---|
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Grass and brush |
| Significant Events | Resources on the fire as of July 1, 2024: 1 engine in monitor status. |
| Projected Incident Activity |
Crews will be mapping the fire, completing the dozer line and starting mop up operations. |
|---|---|
| Remarks |
Fire managers are asking for the public’s assistance by avoiding the area to allow crews and resources to access and mitigate the fire. |