The Slide Fire, reported just before 4 pm May 20, is burning in Oak Creek Canyon just north of Slide Rock State Park.
Closures include Highway 89A from Sedona to Fort Tuthill in Flagstaff and Forest Road 535 off Highway 89A. Power has been shut off by APS from Slide Rock, north through the canyon.
An
approximate 2 to 3-mile stretch of area from Slide Rock State Park
north toward the Sterling Springs Hatchery has been evacuated, as well
as the East Pocket Forest Service Lookout Tower. Evacuees are being
relocated to Sinagua Middle School in Flagstaff.
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 840 |
|---|---|
| Size | 4,830 acres |
| Fuels Involved | Timber, past fuel treatments in area |
| Fire Behavior | Extreme fire behavior has been observed. |
| Significant Events | Fire retardant was used heavily in steep terrain yesterday along the west flank with good results. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Potential burnout operations along upper 89A 'switchbacks' to hold the northeast fire flank. SE winds may increase fire behavior to the NW to Harding Point. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Potentially active today to the NW near Harding Point. |
| Terrain Difficulty | Steep slopes, canyon, very difficult terrain |
| Efforts continue today on holding fire west of HWY 89A. Firing operations expected to continue. Below are a few photos from Paul Fraser, mostly of Base camp. If you have ever visited the area its just North of Sedona by the twisty road way, a very rough and steep area. it will be a hard fire to fight.       |
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