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chumley wrote: ↑May 16 2022 10:49 am

Air attack has arrived and an engine is on the way. A helicopter has been ordered as well.

What is air attack if not a helicopter? And how is it attacking? Also, it's gonna be a long rough drive for that engine that's on the way.

nonot wrote: I'd be curious what you would pick for the name if you got the title of "person who names stuff"?

CocoTheBadassNino sort of wrote:SEDONA, Ariz., May 16, 2022 – The Wilson Fire, located 2.5 miles north of downtown Sedona (34°55'42.0"N 111°45'54.0"W), is now at a quarter-acre and 50 percent containment due to aggressive cups of water dropped in an aerial attack.

There's been no change in fire behavior since the fire was first reported at 1:30 a.m. today. The fire continues to minimally creep and smolder on a flat mesa in the Brins Fire (2006) burn scar.

The fire's spread potential is low due to light southwest winds, nearby redrock, the entire state is torched, and it is far far away from the Tonto NF.

Air attack has been released from the incident, but two engines remain on scene. The fire will be staffed overnight.

Smoke will be visible from the Sedona, Oak Creek and Munds Park areas. There are no closures at this time.

The cause of the Wilson Fire is under investigation.

LindaAnn wrote:Maybe they’re using a drone to dump little cups of water on the fire.

CocoTheBadassNino wrote:is now at a quarter-acre and 50 percent containment due to aggressive cups of water

joebartels wrote:due to aggressive cups of water dropped in an aerial attack.

sneakySASQUATCH wrote:Hopefully they will get it under control

RedRoxx44 wrote:Again, I am not against controlled burning if done under proper conditions, and with someone who has a brain as to when to do it; not due to some sort of bureaucratic schedule.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., May 24, 2022 – Due to warmer weather conditions, increased fire danger, and for public safety, Coconino National Forest will implement Stage 2 fire restrictions beginning 8 a.m. Thursday, May 26.

The forest has been under Stage 1 fire restrictions since May 5, which prohibit campfires across the forest and limits them to developed recreations sites only.

However, with warmer and windy weather, as well as key criteria being met, stricter fire restrictions will be implemented across the entire national forest--including developed recreation sites.

Stage 2 fire restrictions prohibit the following:

Building, maintaining, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, including charcoal, coal, and briquettes. This includes smudge pots and wood stoves. The only exception is using a stove or grill that is solely fueled by pressurized liquid petroleum or pressurized liquid petroleum gas (LPG) fuels.).
Smoking (except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of any flammable material).
Blasting, welding, or operating any acetylene or other torch with an open flame.
During the hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., operating a generator, chainsaw or other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine for felling, bucking, skidding, processing, road building and woodcutting during industrial operations or firewood gathering capable of igniting a fire. An exception is allowed for operating generators with an approved spark arrestor in an area barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within 3 feet of the generator.

Visitors should use caution and keep from driving over areas of vegetation to place their trailers or to unload their tents and camping supplies. This is to keep catalytic converters and other sources of heat underneath the vehicle from igniting vegetation. Additionally, fireworks of any kind are NEVER allowed on national forests.

Fire restrictions will remain in place until the forest receives significant precipitation or until Aug. 31. Violation of the restrictions on national forests is punishable by a fine of up to $5,000, imprisonment up to six months, or both.