(Posted July 11, 2012, at 10:05 a.m.) The Bartlett Fire was reported July 10 at 2:43 p.m. It is burning 6 miles northeast of Bartlett Lake in remote, inaccessible terrain.

Today a hotshot crew and engine will work their way into the fire from Hwy. 87 east of the fire.

A heavy helitanker has been ordered to assist personnel on the ground.

Yesterday afternoon a heavy helitanker was used to keep the fire’s spread in check. Extremely rough terrain prevented the helitack helicopter from landing crews near the fire.

Bartlett Fire summary:

Date reported: July 10, 2012, 2:45 p.m.

Number of personnel: 25

Location: 6 miles northeast of Bartlett Lake

Resources committed:

·         1 Hotshot crew

·         1 engines

Cause: Under investigation

Aircraft:

·         1 Air attack plane

·         Type 1 helitanker (on order)

Size: 150 acres

Terrain: Extremely rough and inaccessible

Fuels: Brush and grass

For more information, please contact the Tonto National Forest at (602) 225-5200, or check online at www.fs.usda.gov/tonto