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Three Lakes Fire

Unit Information

800 S. 6th St. 
Williams, 
86046 
800 S. 6th St. 
Williams, 
86046 

Incident Contacts

  • Kaibab NF Public Affairs
    Email:
    FS.SM.KaibabPAO@usda.gov

News

Williams, Ariz., July 7, 2023 – Current and forecast weather continues to be a major factor for fire managers as they plan operations on the Ridge and Three Lakes fires. Crews and an incident meteorologist are collecting localized data to track and predict wind speed and direction, high and low temperatures, and maximum and minimum humidity at multiple times throughout the day and night.
Williams, Ariz., June 30, 2023 – With light winds and double-digit humidities this weekend, fire managers on the Ridge and Three Lakes fires will be able to continue tactical firing operations. This means crews apply fire to strategic locations within the planning areas as a safety measure in advance of the main fire. Doing so helps maintain the generally slower pace and lower intensity as the fire moves across the landscape.
Williams, Ariz., June 28, 2023 – Fires on the Kaibab National Forest held within fire lines through two days of Red Flag conditions. Temperatures near 80°F, single-digit humidity, and sustained winds over 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph created conditions conducive to rapid wildfire spread.
Williams, Ariz., June 26, 2023 – Kaibab National Forest has been taking advantage of unseasonably cool and wet conditions to manage lightning-caused fires to remove hazardous fuels, promote healthy vegetation and improve forest health. These environmental conditions persisted beyond the typical spring prescribed fire season.
Fredonia, Ariz., June 24, 2023 – As warm and dry weather conditions move into the area, crews continue working to address preparation needs around the Three Lakes Fire area.
Fredonia, Arizona, June 20, 2023 - The Three Lakes Fire started by lightning on June 16 is located approximately 6 miles south of Jacob Lake between Forest Road 217 and AZ-67. It is currently 42 acres burning in ponderosa pine forest with a low to moderate rate-of-spread.
Fredonia, Ariz., June 22, 2023 - The lightning-caused Three Lakes Fire south of Jacob Lake, will be managed within a designated area to reduce hazardous fuels and promote healthier landscapes.