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Wildfire Updates

June 29, 2010 @ 8am

Fire 15,075 acres, 90% contained.

June 29, 2010 @ 8am

Fire 15,075 acres, 75% contained.

June 27, 2010 @ 10pm

Fire 15,075 acres, 65% contained.

 June 27, 2010 @ 7pm- For Immediate Release

Schultz Fire Update Release PDF, 1pp, 216KB PDF Logo

June 24, 2010 @ 7:00pm MST

Fire 14,800 acres, 40% contained.

 June 24, 2010 - For Immediate Release

Schultz Fire Update Release PDF, 1pp, 216KB PDF Logo

June 23, 2010 @ 9:00pm MST

Fire 14,500 acres, 25% contained.

June 23, 2010 @ 10:23am MST

If you are in areas with heavy smoke, you are advised to remain indoors or leave the area if you experience breathing difficulties.

June 23, 2010 @ 10:10am MST

UPDATED Smoke Advisory Media Release and map: http://bit.ly/afOWC9

June 23, 2010 @ 10:00pm MST

Crews constructed & reinforced line on south & SW side of Schultz fire. More moderate fire behavior today, lighter winds & aspen stands.

June 23, 2010 @ 7:00pm MST

Fire 14,000 acres, 20% contained. Good progress by firefighters today.

June 22, 2010 @ 3:30pm MST
June 22, 2010 @ 11:30am MST

 

The Navajo Nation EPA - AQCP/OPP has been closely monitoring the current wildfires in Northern Arizona area. The Navajo Nation EPA - AQCP recommends viewing the fact sheets and contacting our program for any other additional information’s. For more information about health and safety during a fire please contact us at (928) 729-4246 or email us at nnepanilchi@navajo.org.

Regional Snapshot of the current 3 fires in the Flagstaff, Arizona area.

  • Schultz fire is currently at 15,075* acres as of June 29, 2010.
  • Eagle Rock fire is 80% contained and estimated at 3420 acres.
  • Hardy fire is currently 282 acres and about 95%-100% contained.

Perimeter Area firesFlagstaff Area Fires

 

Schultz fire as of June 22, 2010

Eagle Rock fire as of June 22, 2010

Hardy fire as of June 22, 2010

Forecast for the next 7 days shows Northern Arizona region winds will be mostly blowing from South-West and towards South-East.

This NOAA map shows the wind predictions for the next 7-days. (June 24 to July 1) *Report Updated as of June 24, 2010 @ 9:03 am MST*

Reference for this can be viewed by the Tabular data by the NOAA web site.

Links of Interest for the Arizona fires

Emergency Medical Contact Information

Western Agency Chapter Contact Information

Birdsprings Chapter
HC 61, Box K
Winslow, AZ 86047
Phone: (928) 686-3267/3268
Fax: (928) 686-3269
E-mail: birdsprings@navajochapters.org

Lechee Chapter
P.O. Box 4720
Page, AZ 86040
Phone: (928) 698-2800
Fax: (928) 698-2803
E-mail: lechee@navajochapters.org

Chilchinbeto Chapter
P.O. Box 1681
Kayenta, AZ 86033
Phone: (928) 697-3436/3413
Fax: (928) 697-8340
E-mail: chilchinbeto@navajochapters.org

Leupp Chapter
P.O. Box 5085
Leupp, AZ 86035
Phone: (928) 686-3227
Fax: (928) 686-3232
E-mail: leupp@navajochapters.org

Coalmine Chapter
PO Box 1464
Tuba City, AZ 86045
Phone: (928) 283-3383/3384
Fax: (928) 283-3385
Email: coalmine@navajochapters.org

Navajo Mountain Chapter
P.O. Box 10070
Tonalea, AZ 86044
Phone: (928) 672-2857
Fax: : (928) 672-2448
E-mail: navajomountain@navajochapters.org

Coppermine Chapter
P.O. Box 1323
Page, AZ 86040
Phone: (928) 691-1109 (cell)
Fax: none
E-mail: coppermine_chapterhouse@yahoo.com

Oljato Chapter
P.O. Box 360455
Monument Valley, UT 84531
Phone: (435) 727-5850
Fax: (435) 727-5852
E-mail: oljato@navajochapters.org

Dennehotso Chapter
P.O. Box 2301
Dennehotso, AZ 86535
Phone: (928) 658-3300
Fax: (928) 658-3304
E-mail: dennehotso@navajochapters.org

Shonto Chapter
P.O. Box 7800
Shonto, AZ 86054
Phone: (928) 672-2460
Fax: (928) 672-2862
E-mail: shonto@navajochapters.org

Inscription House Chapter
P.O. Box 5214
Tonalea, AZ 86044
Phone: (928) 672-2337
Fax: (928) 672-2468
E-mail: inscriptionhouse@navajochapters.org

Tolani Lake Chapter
HC 61-PMB 3001
Winslow, AZ 86047
Phone: (928) 686-3285/3286
Fax: (928) 686-3287
E-mail: tolanilake@navajochapters.org

Kaibeto Chapter
P.O. Box 1761
Kaibeto, AZ 86053
Phone: (928) 673-5850
Fax: (928) 673-5851
E-mail: kaibeto@navajochapters.org

Tuba City Chapter
P.O. Box 727
Tuba City, AZ 86045
Phone: (928) 283-3284
Fax: (928) 283-3288
E-mail: tubacity@navajochapters.org

Kayenta Chapter
P.O. Box 1088
Kayenta, AZ 86033
Phone: (928) 697-5520
Fax: (928) 697-5524
E-mail: kayenta@navajochapters.org