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Kane Fire at 100% containment Fredonia, Ariz., August 18, 2023 — The Kane Fire will go to 100% containment today as crews continue suppression repair and rehabilitation work around the perimeter of the burned area. Management of the fire will transition from the local Type 3 organization to a smaller Type 4 managed by the Forest. Crews will continue to patrol and respond to any new starts as thunderstorms continue to move through the area.

Fredonia, Ariz., August 15, 2023 — Containment increased to 54% on the Kane Fire as the Southwest Area Type 2 Incident Management Team 4 transferred command to a local Type 3 organization. The size remains at 2,854 acres with 60 personnel assigned.

Containment increases on the Kane Fire August 13, 2023 – Daily Update Size: 2,854 acres Start Date: August 4, 2023

Firefighters begin suppression repair on the Kane Fire August 12, 2023 – Daily Update Size: 2,868 acres Start Date: August 4, 2023

Precipitation falls over the Kane Fire August 11, 2023 – Daily Update Size: 2,868 acres Start Date: August 4, 2023

Favorable weather limits growth on Kane Fire August 10, 2023 – Daily Update Acres: 2,868 acres Start Date: August 4, 2023

Red flag conditions test the Kane Fire August 9, 2023 – Daily Update Acres: 2,853 acres Start Date: August 4, 2023

Southwest Area Type 2 Incident Management Team 4 assumes command of lightning-caused Kane Fire August 8, 2023 – Daily Update Acres: 3,247 acres Start Date:  August 4, 2023

FREDONIA, Ariz. – Aug. 6, 2023 – Firefighters are responding to the lightning-caused Kane Fire on the North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest. It is about 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.