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      <title>Growth Slows on Hobble Fire</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Created:</b> 9/8/2010 12:32 PM</div>
<div><b>Title:</b> Growth Slows on Hobble Fire</div>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style=""><font size=2><font face=Arial>(Sept. 9, 2010 – 12:30 P.M.) Managers report minimal growth on the Hobble Fire, 18 miles northeast of Williams on the Kaibab National Forest, after measurable precipitation fell Tuesday. The fire is 950 acres.</font></font></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style=""><font size=2><font face=Arial></font></font></span> </p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style=""><font size=2><font face=Arial>Most activity is interior smoldering. It will take several dry days before the fire resumes spreading.</font></font></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style=""><font size=2><font face=Arial>Officials are managing the fire for resource objectives within a designated 58,000-acre area. Some of the objectives fire managers are working to achieve are protecting wildlife habitat, returning fire to a fire-adapted ecosystem, and reducing hazardous fuel accumulation.</font></font></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style=""><font size=2 face=Arial> </font></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style=""><font size=2><font face=Arial>The fire is burning within Game Management Unit 7W, a popular area for hunting and camping. Game Management Unit 7W is north of Interstate 40, east of Highway 64 and south and west of Highway 180.</font></font></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style=""><font size=2 face=Arial> </font></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style=""><font size=2><font face=Arial>If you are planning to camp in Game Management Unit 7W, please be aware that even though activity is currently light, the fire has potential to become more active as dry conditions return. The Hobble Fire will likely continue for several weeks. Fire activity will vary depending upon the weather, type and amount of vegetation, and terrain.</font></font></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style="color:black"><font size=2 face=Arial>For additional information, </font><a href="http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2118/"><span style="color:blue"><font size=2 face=Arial>please visit InciWeb</font></span></a><font size=2 face=Arial> or call Punky Moore, Fire Information Officer, (928) 635-5653.</font></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman','serif';color:black;font-size:12pt"></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style="color:black"><font size=2 face=Arial>(Source: </font><a href="http://fs.usda.gov/kaibab"><span style="color:blue"><font size=2 face=Arial>Kaibab National Forest</font></span></a><font size=2 face=Arial>)</font></span></p></div></div></div>
<div><b>Keywords:</b> Hobble Fire, Kaibab National Forest</div>
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      <author>10</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:32:48 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Weir Fire Update; Temporary Closure of Local Roads</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Created:</b> 9/7/2010 5:19 PM</div>
<div><b>Title:</b> Weir Fire Update; Temporary Closure of Local Roads</div>
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<p style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">(Sept. 7, 2010 – 5:20 p.m.)<span style="">  </span>The Weir fire, burning north of Stoneman Lake is now estimated at 175 acres.<span style="">  </span>This low-intensity fire continues to burn in the ponderosa pine understory and is being managed for natural resource benefits.<span style="">  </span>Smoke may be visible to the east of Interstate 17 and from the Verde Valley, depending upon fire activity and isolated torching.</span></p>
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<p style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">This fire is burning within the Rattlesnake Quiet Area (Game Management Unit 6A), and access may be limited over the next several weeks.<span style="">  </span>A temporary closure is in effect on the 9240D road for firefighter and public safety.<span style="">  </span>The road is posted from Forest Road 665 road east to Forest Road 239. The public is asked to please avoid the active fire area and adjacent area due to falling trees.</span></p>
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<p style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">Two hotshot crews and six engines are assigned to the fire.<span style="">  </span>No structures or developed recreation areas are being threatened.</span></p>
<p style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt"> </span></p>
<p style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">Natural resources objects include:</span></p>
<p style="line-height:normal;text-indent:-0.25in;margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in" class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt"><span style="">·<span style="font:7pt 'Times New Roman'">         </span></span></span><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">Re-introducing natural fire into the ecosystem.</span></p>
<p style="line-height:normal;text-indent:-0.25in;margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in" class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt"><span style="">·<span style="font:7pt 'Times New Roman'">         </span></span></span><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">Reducing heavy fuel loading to diminish catastrophic wildfire danger.</span></p>
<p style="line-height:normal;text-indent:-0.25in;margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in" class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt"><span style="">·<span style="font:7pt 'Times New Roman'">         </span></span></span><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">Maintaining and enhancing healthy wildlife habitat.</span></p>
<p style="line-height:normal;text-indent:-0.25in;margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in" class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt"><span style="">·<span style="font:7pt 'Times New Roman'">         </span></span></span><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">And recycling valuable nutrients back into the soil.</span></p>
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<p style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">(Source:<span style="">  </span><a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino">Coconino National Forest</a>)</span></p>
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<div><b>Keywords:</b> Weir Fire, Coconino National Forest</div>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:19:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Prescribed Burn Planned Near Tusayan</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Created:</b> 9/7/2010 1:24 PM</div>
<div><b>Title:</b> Prescribed Burn Planned Near Tusayan</div>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">(Sept. 7, 2010 – 1:24 p.m.) Fire managers with the Kaibab National Forest announce they are planning to implement the Tusayan East Prescribed Fire on the Tusayan Ranger District later this week if favorable conditions allow. </span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">The project covers 90 acres south and east of the Ranger Station on the east side of Highway 64.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">Managers are evaluating a set of parameters that need to be met in order to start the burn. These factors are fuel moisture, temperature, humidity, wind, and ventilation.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">If conditions are appropriate and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality approves the request, burning may occur later this week. Crews will ignite early in the morning to allow for maximum smoke dispersal. Smoke may settle into low lying areas overnight.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">The forecast shows dry conditions returning after clouds and thunderstorms today.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">Forest fire crews will implement, monitor, and patrol the project to ensure it meets objectives outlined in the prescribed burn plan. Prescribed burns are used to improve forest health, enhance wildlife habitat, and reduce hazardous fuel accumulation.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">(Source: <a href="http://fs.usda.gov/kaibab"><span style="text-decoration:none;text-underline:none">Kaibab National Forest</span></a>)</span></p></div></div></div>
<div><b>Keywords:</b> Kaibab, Tusayan, burn, prescribed, forest</div>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:24:19 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Cost Estimates on Damaged Public Infrastructure Top Federal Threshold</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Created:</b> 9/7/2010 9:43 AM</div>
<div><b>Title:</b> Cost Estimates on Damaged Public Infrastructure Top Federal Threshold</div>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=Default><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">(Sept. 7, 2010 – 9:43 a.m.) The Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) in Coconino County report damage estimates exceeded the $6.6 million minimum threshold for the federal Public Assistance Program. </span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=Default><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">The PDA teams reviewed damage inflicted during a waterlogged month in Northern Arizona that was punctuated by periods of monsoon rains, flash flooding and debris flows. </span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=Default><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">Damages are estimated at $7.4 million for debris removal, response costs and damages to public infrastructure, including roadways, culverts and drainage ditches. </span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=Default><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">“The discoveries made by during this week’s PDA in Coconino County are important to support Arizona’s request for the Public Assistance Program,” said Lou Trammell, Director of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management. </span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=Default><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt"> </span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=Default><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">As a result of these findings, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will send representatives into the field with PDA assessors to verify the reports. </span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=Default><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt"> </span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=Default><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">Once the information is verified, the Arizona Division of Emergency Management will prepare the request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Gov. Brewer to forward to President Obama. </span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=Default><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt"> </span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=Default><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">If a Public Assistance request is granted, approval could provide federal grant assistance in one or more of seven work categories, including the completion of emergency protective measures and the repair of public roads and bridges. Repairs to homes, businesses and private roads are not eligible Public Assistance costs. </span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=Default><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">On July 21, Gov. Brewer issued a Declaration of Emergency in support Coconino County response, recovery and mitigation efforts after a July flash flood in the communities of Timberline, Doney Park and Wupatki near the Schultz Fire area.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=Default><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt"> </span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=Default><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">(Source: <a href="http://www.dem.azdema.gov/"><span style="text-decoration:none;text-underline:none"><font color="#800080">Arizona Division of Emergency Management</font></span></a>)</span></p></div></div></div>
<div><b>Keywords:</b> Arizona, Schultz, flood, FEMA, Coconino</div>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:43:46 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hobble Fire at 947 Acres</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Created:</b> 9/6/2010 7:05 PM</div>
<div><b>Title:</b> Hobble Fire at 947 Acres</div>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">(</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">Sept. 6, 2010</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt"> – </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">7:05 p.m.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">) Windy conditions over the weekend contributed to the growth of the Hobble Fire, 18 miles northeast of Williams on the </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">Kaibab</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">National Park</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">. After today’s operations, managers mapped the fire at 947 acres. The projected movement for the fire is mostly north and east around the </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">Hobble</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">Mountains</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">Officials have designated a 58,000-acre area where the fire will be managed for resource objectives over the coming weeks. Some of the objectives fire managers are working to achieve are protecting wildlife habitat, returning fire to a fire-adapted ecosystem, and reducing hazardous fuel accumulation.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">Today, crews applied fire south along Rd. 118 and east along Forest Road 790 to maintain low to moderate fire spread within the defined boundary. Crews also initiated fire on the top of Sheep Hill to reduce the potential for the fire to run up the sides of the hill with high intensity.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">Firefighters completed these actions before a predicted change in the weather Tuesday. The forecast shows a moist system moving over the fire area tomorrow with a chance of thunderstorms.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">The fire is burning within Game Management Unit 7W, a popular area for hunting and camping. If you are planning to camp in Game Management Unit 7W, please be aware that the Hobble Fire will likely continue for several weeks. Fire activity will vary depending upon the weather, type and amount of vegetation, and terrain.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">There will be personnel and equipment in the fire vicinity. Smoke will be visible during the day and may linger in surrounding areas overnight. </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">Forest</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt"> visitors may need to move camp if fire activity increases.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">For additional information, <a href="http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2118/"><font color="#0000ff">please visit InciWeb</font></a> or call Punky Moore, Fire Information Officer, (928) 635-5653.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">(Source: <a href="http://fs.usda.gov/kaibab"><font color="#0000ff">Kaibab National Forest</font></a>) </span></p></div></div></div>
<div><b>Keywords:</b> Hobble Fire, Kaibab National Forest</div>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:05:54 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Weir Fire Expands Under Favorable Conditions</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Created:</b> 9/5/2010 7:35 PM</div>
<div><b>Title:</b> Weir Fire Expands Under Favorable Conditions</div>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">(</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">Sept. 5, 2010</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt"> – </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">7:35 p.m.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">) The Weir Fire continues to burn north of </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">Stoneman</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">Lake</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt"> on the </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">Coconino</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">National Forest</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">. Due to drying conditions over the last couple days, the fire has expanded to about 90 acres.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">The fire is a low-intensity surface fire in the ponderosa pine and continues to be managed for resource benefits. No structures or developed recreation areas are being threatened, and smoke has been minimal due to good atmospheric dispersal.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">Fire managers from the </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">Coconino</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">National Forest</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt"> have established a 3,800 acre planning area. Two hotshot crews and six engines have been managing the Weir Fire.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">The fire is burning in the Rattlesnake Quiet Area (Game Management Unit 6A), and hunting access may be restricted next week when archery season begins. A temporary closure is in effect on the 9240D road for firefighter safety. The road has been closed from the 665 road east to the 239 road.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">(Source: </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">Coconino</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">National Forest</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">)</span></p></div></div></div>
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      <title>Prescribed Burn Planned near Thumb Butte Sept. 8-10</title>
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<div><b>Title:</b> Prescribed Burn Planned near Thumb Butte Sept. 8-10</div>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">(</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">Sept. 5, 2010</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt"> – </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">1:20 p.m.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">) Fire managers plan to burn 500 acres of ponderosa pine on Wednesday, Sept. 8 through Friday, Sept. 10, weather conditions permitting. The burn will take place just west of Thumb Butte and east of Sierra Prieta.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt"> </span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">Specific days to burn are determined by current and expected weather patterns. Depending on conditions, any of the areas may be treated during the 3 day period. Smoke may be visible in the surrounding areas; with possible trail closures and road delays on Forest Road 373.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt"> </span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">This project is part of an ongoing effort to improve forest health by reintroducing fire into the ecosystem, reducing hazardous fuels, and creating defensible space around residential and high use areas.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">The public can obtain fire information via the following: </span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">Prescott</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">National Forest</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt"> Fire Information Hotline: (928) 777-5799</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt"><a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/prescott/">Prescott National Forest Website</a></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt"><a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/prescott"><font color="#0000ff"> </font></a><span class=MsoHyperlink></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">Bradshaw Ranger District: (928) 443-8000</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">(Source: </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt"><a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/prescott/">Prescott National Forest</a></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">)</span><span style="font-family:Arial"></span></p></div></div></div>
<div><b>Keywords:</b> Prescribed Burn, Prescott National Forest</div>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:20:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hobble Fire 176 Acres on Kaibab National Forest</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Created:</b> 9/5/2010 11:35 AM</div>
<div><b>Title:</b> Hobble Fire 176 Acres on Kaibab National Forest</div>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">(Sept. 5, 2010 - 11:35 a.m.) </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">The Hobble Fire continues to grow 18 miles <span>on the </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">Kaibab</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">National Forest</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt"> northeast of Williams near the </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">Hobble</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">Mountains</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">. The lightning-caused fire is approximately 176 acres and moving at a moderate pace to the north and east.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt"></span> </p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">Officials have designated a 58,000-acre area where the fire will be managed for resource objectives over the coming weeks. Some of the objectives fire managers are working to achieve are protecting wildlife habitat, returning fire to a fire-adapted ecosystem, and reducing hazardous fuel accumulation.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt"></span> </p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">Today, crews will be holding the fire and scouting the area for future management actions that may need to be taken to maintain fire spread within the defined boundary. The weather forecast shows dry and breezy conditions continuing for the next few days. Fire crews are expecting increased activity under this current weather pattern.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt"></span> </p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">The fire is burning within Game Management Unit 7W, a popular area for hunting and camping. If you are planning to camp in Game Management Unit 7W, please be aware there will be personnel and equipment working in the fire vicinity. Smoke will be visible during the day and may linger in surrounding areas overnight. In addition, you may need to move your camp if fire activity increases in your direction.</span></p>
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<p style="border-bottom:medium none;border-left:medium none;padding-bottom:0in;margin:0in 0in 0pt;padding-left:0in;padding-right:0in;background:#ebf3ff;vertical-align:top;border-top:medium none;border-right:medium none;padding-top:0in" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">For additional information, <a href="http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2118/"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none">please visit InciWeb</span></a> or call Punky Moore, Fire Information Officer, (928) 635-5653.</span></p>
<p style="border-bottom:medium none;border-left:medium none;padding-bottom:0in;margin:0in 0in 0pt;padding-left:0in;padding-right:0in;background:#ebf3ff;vertical-align:top;border-top:medium none;border-right:medium none;padding-top:0in" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt"></span> </p>
<p style="border-bottom:medium none;border-left:medium none;padding-bottom:0in;margin:0in 0in 0pt;padding-left:0in;padding-right:0in;background:#ebf3ff;vertical-align:top;border-top:medium none;border-right:medium none;padding-top:0in" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt">(Source: <a href="http://fs.usda.gov/kaibab"><font color="#0000ff">Kaibab National Forest</font></a>)</span></span></p></div></div></div></div>
<div><b>Keywords:</b> Hobble Fire, Kaibab National Forest</div>
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      <title>Hobble Fire at 80 Acres on Kaibab National Forest</title>
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<div><b>Title:</b> Hobble Fire at 80 Acres on Kaibab National Forest</div>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt">(</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt">Sept. 4, 2010</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt"> – </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt">1:15 p.m.</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt">) Fire crews continue to make progress and meet incident objectives on the Hobble Fire, 18 miles northeast of Williams on the </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt">Kaibab</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt"> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt">National Forest</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt">. The lightning-caused fire is approximately 80 acres.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt"> </span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt">The fire is burning within Game Management Unit 7W, a popular area for hunting and camping. If you are planning to camp in Game Management Unit 7W, please be aware there will be personnel and equipment working in the fire vicinity. Smoke will be visible during the day and may linger in surrounding areas overnight. In addition, you may need to move your camp if fire activity increases in your direction.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt"> </span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt">This week, the fire has grown slowly; however, fire managers advise that this activity can increase in a relatively short period given the dry and warm weather pattern. The weather forecast shows dry and breezy conditions continuing for the next few days.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt"> </span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt">Today, fire crews will be scouting the management area and taking appropriate actions to maintain low to moderate fire spread within the proposed fire area. Crews will also be making public contacts in the area.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt"> </span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt">The objectives fire managers are working to achieve on this incident include returning fire to a fire-adapted ecosystem, improving forest health, enhancing wildlife habitat, and reducing hazardous fuel accumulation.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt"> </span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt">For additional information, <a href="http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2118/">please visit InciWeb</a> or call Punky Moore, Fire Information Officer, (928) 635-5653.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt">(Source: <a href="http://fs.usda.gov/kaibab"><font color="#0000ff">Kaibab National Forest</font></a>)</span></p></div></div></div>
<div><b>Keywords:</b> Hobble Fire, Kaibab National Forest</div>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:15:36 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hobble Fire at 49 Acres</title>
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<div><b>Title:</b> Hobble Fire at 49 Acres</div>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><font size=2 face=Arial>(Sept. 3, 2010 – 10:30 a.m.) The Hobble Fire continues to grow 18 miles northeast of Williams on the Kaibab National Forest and is 49 acres. Forest officials are managing the lightning-caused fire for resource objectives.</font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><font size=2 face=Arial></font> </p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><font size=2 face=Arial>The fire is burning within Game Management Unit 7W, a popular hunting area. It is moving to the south and west of the Hobble Mountains.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><font size=2 face=Arial>Under the current weather conditions, forest vegetation continues to dry and become more receptive to fire spread. This week, the fire has grown slowly; however, fire managers advise that this activity can increase in a relatively short period given the dry and warm weather pattern.</font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><font size=2 face=Arial></font> </p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><font size=2 face=Arial>If you are planning to camp in Game Management Unit 7W, please be aware there will be personnel and equipment working in the fire vicinity. Smoke will be visible during the day and may linger in surrounding areas overnight. In addition, you may need to move your camp if fire activity increases in your direction.</font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><font size=2 face=Arial></font> </p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><font size=2 face=Arial>The objectives fire managers are working to achieve on this incident include returning fire to a fire-adapted ecosystem, enhancing wildlife habitat, and protecting cultural resources and range improvements. Today, fire crews will be scouting the management area, taking measures to protect known wildlife habitat, and igniting along a short section of the 118 Road toward Indian Tank to reduce the potential for rapid fire spread in this area.</font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><font size=2 face=Arial></font> </p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><font size=2 face=Arial>The weather forecast shows warm and dry conditions with a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms for the next few days.</font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><font size=2 face=Arial></font> </p><font size=2 face=Arial>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial>For additional information, <a href="http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2118/">please visit InciWeb</a> </font><font size=2 face=Arial>or call Punky Moore, Fire Information Officer, at (928) 635-5653.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><font size=2 face=Arial>(Source: <span id=part1><font size=2 face=Arial><font size=2 face=Arial><a href="http://fs.usda.gov/kaibab">Kaibab National Forest</a>)</font></font></span>)</font></p></font></div></div></div>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:30:44 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Lightning-Caused Weir Fire Burning on Coconino National Forest</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Created:</b> 9/2/2010 5:30 PM</div>
<div><b>Title:</b> Lightning-Caused Weir Fire Burning on Coconino National Forest</div>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">(Sept. 2, 2010 – 5:30 p.m.) The Weir Fire, which began on Aug. 15 from lightning, is currently 10 acres in size and is being managed by fire managers to meet natural resource objectives.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt"> </span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">This fire is located approximately 1.5 miles north of Stoneman Lake and west of Interstate 17. </span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">This fire is considered beneficial in cleaning up litter and debris in the understory of a Ponderosa Pine forest. Natural resources objects include:</span></p>
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<div style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">Re-introducing natural fire into the ecosystem.</span></div></li>
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<div style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">Reducing heavy fuel loading to diminish catastrophic wildfire danger.</span></div></li>
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<div style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">Maintaining and enhancing healthy wildlife habitat.</span></div></li>
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<div style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">And recycling valuable nutrients back into the soil.</span></div></li></ul>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">Although this fire is expected to burn over the next several weeks, smoke is expected to be minimal and will be visible from the Stoneman Lake area and northbound along Interstate 17. </span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt"> </span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">(Source: <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/">Coconino National Forest</a>)</span></p></div></div></div>
<div><b>Keywords:</b> Weir Fire, Coconino National Forest</div>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:30:54 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Prescribed Fires Scheduled on Coconino National Forest Week of Sept. 6</title>
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<div><b>Title:</b> Prescribed Fires Scheduled on Coconino National Forest Week of Sept. 6</div>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial>(Sept. 2, 2010 – 3:15 p.m.) Pending favorable conditions, fire specialists on the Coconino National Forest plan to conduct prescribed burns at two different project areas the week of Sept. 6.</font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial></font> </p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial>No prescribed burns are planned for Monday, Labor Day.</font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial></font> </p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial>Flagstaff Area (Peaks and Mormon Lake Ranger District):</font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial>Eastside Project – Located in East Flagstaff on Campbell Mesa, between Interstate 40 and Old Walnut Canyon Road.</font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial>Fort Valley Project - located north of Highway 180 and east of Snowbowl Road.</font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial></font> </p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial>Blue Ridge Area (Mogollon Rim Ranger District):</font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial>East Clear Creek Project - west of Blue Ridge Reservoir, south of Highway 87 and Forest Road 751</font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial></font> </p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial>All prescribed fire activity is dependent on personnel availability, weather – including ventilation conditions, and approval from the <a href="http://www.azdeq.gov/">Arizona Department of Environmental Quality</a>.</font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial></font> </p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial>The public can obtain prescribed fire information via the following:</font></p>
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<div style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial>Prescribed Fire Hotline: 928-226-4607</font></div></li>
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<div style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/">Coconino National Forest</a> Website</font></div></li>
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<div style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial>Twitter: </font><a href="http://www.twitter.com/CoconinoNF_Fire"><font size=2 face=Arial>www.twitter.com/CoconinoNF_Fire</font></a></div></li>
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<div style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial>Local Ranger Stations: Peaks Ranger District (Flagstaff), 928-526-0866; Red Rock Ranger District (Sedona) 928-203-2900; Mogollon Rim Ranger District (Blue Ridge) 928-477-2255</font></div></li></ul>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial>(Source: <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/">Coconino National Forest</a>)</font></p></div></div></div>
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      <title>Coconino National Forest Plans Fall and Winter Prescribed Burning</title>
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<div><b>Title:</b> Coconino National Forest Plans Fall and Winter Prescribed Burning</div>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial>(Sept. 2, 2010 – 3:10 p.m.) Coconino National Forest fire managers are preparing to continue prescribed burning as fall and winter conditions provide opportunities for applying low-intensity fire to the landscape.</font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial> </font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial>Approximately 34,000 acres of prescribed fire treatments are planned across the forest. Acreages may not all be accomplished depending on how often and how long conditions are suitable. The chart below lists the areas and project names planned for this fall and winter.</font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial> </font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial>These planned burns are part of an ongoing program to improve forest health and reduce hazardous fuels in northern Arizona. Members of the Ponderosa Fire Advisory Council (PFAC) – comprised of federal, state, and local fire management agencies in the Flagstaff area – continue to collaborate not only on wildfires, but also on fuels treatment projects.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial>PFAC partners coordinate individual prescribed burn times and locations to reduce local smoke impacts, and team-up on thinning and burning projects to allow for more work to be accomplished in a shorter amount of time.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial>Regular news releases will be distributed to local media with planned prescribed fire activity. The public can also obtain information via the following:</font></p>
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<div style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial>Prescribed Fire Hotline: 928-226-4607</font></div></li>
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<div style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/"><font size=2 face=Arial>Coconino National Forest</font></a> Website</font></div></li>
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<div style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial>Twitter: </font><a href="http://www.twitter.com/CoconinoNF_Fire"><font size=2 face=Arial>www.twitter.com/CoconinoNF_Fire</font></a></div></li>
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<div style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial>Local Ranger Stations: Peaks Ranger District (Flagstaff), 928-526-0866; Red Rock Ranger District (Sedona) 928-203-2900; Mogollon Rim Ranger District (Blue Ridge) 928-477-2255</font></div></li></ul>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><font size=2 face=Arial>(Source: </font><a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/"><font size=2 face=Arial>Coconino National Forest</font></a><font size=2 face=Arial>)</font></p></div></div></div>
<div><b>Keywords:</b> Coconino National Forest, Prescribed Burn</div>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:09:59 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Ozone Health Watch Extended Through Friday, Sept. 3</title>
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<div><b>Title:</b> Ozone Health Watch Extended Through Friday, Sept. 3</div>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">(Sept. 2, 2010 – 12:30 p.m.) The <a href="http://www.azdeq.gov/"><font color="#800080">Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) </font></a>has extended an <a href="http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/air/ozone/ensemble.pdf"><font color="#800080">Ozone Health Watch</font></a> for the Phoenix Metropolitan Area through Friday, Sept. 3, 2010.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt"></span> </p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">ADEQ issues a Health Watch when the highest concentration of <a href="http://www.epa.gov/air/ozonepollution/">ozone</a> or <a href="http://www.epa.gov/oar/particlepollution/">particulate matter (PM)</a> levels may approach the federal health standard.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">                                                                        </span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">People with respiratory or other health problems that make them more sensitive to air pollution are advised and limit their outdoor activity.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt"></span> </p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt"><strong>Resources</strong></span></p>
<ul>
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<div style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt"><a href="http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/air/monitoring/download/effects.pdf">Effects of Common Air Pollutants</a> </span></div></li>
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<div style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt"><a href="http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/air/prevent/download/ozone.pdf">Ozone Fact Sheet</a> </span></div></li>
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<div style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt"><a href="http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/air/prevent/download/pm.pdf">Particulate Matter Fact Sheet</a></span></div></li>
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<div style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt"><a href="/azein/2010/Documents/EPA%20Ozone%20Brochure.pdf">Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ozone brochure</a></span></div></li></ul>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">(Source: <a href="http://www.azdeq.gov/"><font color="#800080">Arizona Department of Environmental Quality</font></a>)</span></font></span></p></div>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:30:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hobble Fire Burning Northeast of Williams</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Created:</b> 9/2/2010 10:45 AM</div>
<div><b>Title:</b> Hobble Fire Burning Northeast of Williams</div>
<div><b>Body:</b> <div class=ExternalClass4503DEA7BB024860BC860C0A97832267><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial>(Sept. 2, 2010 – 10:45 a.m.) The Hobble Fire continues to grow 18 miles northeast of Williams, now reported at 26 acres. Forest officials are managing the fire for resource objectives.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial>Over the coming weeks, fire crews will manage the fire within a 58,000-acre boundary. Roads, trails, and ridges, will help crews maintain low to moderate fire spread within the management area.</font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial> </font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial>The objectives fire managers are working to achieve on this incident include returning fire to a fire-adapted ecosystem, enhancing wildlife habitat, and protecting cultural resources and range improvements. To accomplish these objectives, fire crews are scouting for fire sensitive sites, removing vegetation around range fences and developing Management Action Points (MAPs) where actions will be taken to slow, redirect, or prevent fire spread, to accomplish stated objectives.</font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial> </font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial>Fire activity consists of low and slow surface fire with four to eight inch flame lengths. The Hobble Fire is spreading to the south and west of the Hobble Mountains. For those planning a trip to this area of the forest please be aware that smoke may be present across the fire vicinity during the day and overnight.</font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial> </font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial>The weather forecast shows warm and dry conditions with a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms for the next few days. Fire activity will likely increase as fuels continue to dry in the fire area.</font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial> </font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial>For additional information, <a href="http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2118/">please visit InciWeb</a> </font><font size=2 face=Arial>or call Punky Moore, Fire Information Officer, at (928) 635-5653.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><font size=2 face=Arial>(Source: <span id=part1><font size=2 face=Arial><font size=2 face=Arial><a href="http://fs.usda.gov/kaibab">Kaibab National Forest</a>)</font></font></span>)</font></p></div></div>
<div><b>Keywords:</b> Hobble Fire, Kaibab National Forest</div>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Ozone Health Watch Issued for Thursday, Sept. 2</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Created:</b> 9/1/2010 12:50 PM</div>
<div><b>Title:</b> Ozone Health Watch Issued for Thursday, Sept. 2</div>
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<div><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';color:black;font-size:10pt"><font size=3 face=Calibri>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">(Sept. 1, 2010 – 12:50 p.m.) The <a href="http://www.azdeq.gov/"><font color="#800080">Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) </font></a>has issued an <a href="http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/air/ozone/ensemble.pdf"><font color="#800080">Ozone Health Watch</font></a> for the Phoenix Metropolitan Area for Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt"></span> </p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">ADEQ issues a Health Watch when the highest concentration of <a href="http://www.epa.gov/air/ozonepollution/">ozone</a> or <a href="http://www.epa.gov/oar/particlepollution/">particulate matter (PM)</a> levels may approach the federal health standard.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">                                                                        </span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">People with respiratory or other health problems that make them more sensitive to air pollution are advised and limit their outdoor activity.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt"></span> </p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt"><strong>Resources</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>
<div style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt"><a href="http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/air/monitoring/download/effects.pdf">Effects of Common Air Pollutants</a> </span></div></li>
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<div style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt"><a href="http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/air/prevent/download/ozone.pdf">Ozone Fact Sheet</a> </span></div></li>
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<div style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt"><a href="http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/air/prevent/download/pm.pdf">Particulate Matter Fact Sheet</a></span></div></li>
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<div style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt"><a href="/azein/2010/Documents/EPA%20Ozone%20Brochure.pdf">Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ozone brochure</a></span></div></li></ul>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:10pt">(Source: <a href="http://www.azdeq.gov/"><font color="#800080">Arizona Department of Environmental Quality</font></a>)</span></font></span></p></div></div></div></div>
<div><b>Keywords:</b> Ozone Health Watch, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality</div>
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