The Coconino National Forest announced Tuesday that it will allow a lightning-caused fire in the Mogollon Rim ranger district to burn under controlled conditions for the purpose of fuel reduction.
The Blind Fire is located approximately 10 miles north of Clint’s Well and three miles east of Lake Mary Road. As of Tuesday, May 13, the fire was approximately 12 acres in size. Fire managers ultimately hope to treat around 5,000 acres of forest in the area through firing operations -- that is, deliberately burning vegetation between an established fire break and an active fire -- between Wednesday, May 14 and Saturday, May 17.
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“Our message here is that if the dry conditions persist into the spring, there is potential for an extended and significant wildfire season." -- Megan Taylor, warning coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Bellemont Read moreNational Weather Service details Flagstaff's forecast for fire season