Hmmm.
That fire is going to break over the rim. If it does, it could reach Flagstaff. I worked on the logging crews in that area, and there are several jobs that have had the brush piled for burning near that area. If those brush piles get lit, its all over. Especially the sale know as Railroad Springs-out on Woody Mountain Road, as well as the Tea Cup sale right next to the Oak Creek Canyon along 89A.
Oh, I get it now, is this about a forest fire or something?
There seem to be fires in that area every couple of years. When we were there in 2003 there was a fire there.
A real shame. Some nice country.
Oak Creek Canyon is a beautiful oasis like area in Arizona. I went there as a child around 65 years ago. The movie “Blood on the Moon” was filmed there. Was also the home of Western book author whose name has completely left me. He wrote The Call of the Wild. Wonderful memories of my childhood. I hate this 02 depravation.
They now are getting people ready to evac at Katrina Village-just south of Flagstaff.
heavy smoke being reported in greater Flagstaff area and
“Crews are currently conducting burn out operations off FSR 535 to create defensible space between the fire and HWY 89 and FSR 535.”
http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3874/
This is so sad. Prayers go out to all the residents and firefighters.
