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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.

The Kane Fire remains quiet with little heat or smoke. Crews will continue to complete suppression repair on firelines, conduct road maintenance, and maintain a vigilant watch for any areas of increasing activity from the Kane Fire and new fires as thunderstorms pass through.

The monsoonal pattern is expected to continue, bringing showers and thunderstorms to the area through the week. The arrival of monsoonal systems have played an important role in moderating fire behavior, with cloud cover limiting surface heating and precipitation and higher relative humidity reducing the potential for the ignition of fuels.

The Kane Fire Emergency Area Closure and the Temporary Flight Restriction has been lifted on the North Kaibab Ranger District. Forest visitors are reminded that fire personnel will still be present in the Jacob Lake area, on state highways and forest roads, and in the vicinity of the Kane Fire area – please be aware of your surroundings and drive with caution.

Information can be found on InciWeb, the Kaibab NF website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, or by calling the local ranger stations.