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Shipman Fire

Posted: Jul 08 2013 10:19 pm
by outdoor_lover
SR 177 is closed until further notice near Kearny, due to the Shipman Fire....

From ADOT Log:
closed due to serious fire
Location On State Route 177, NS-bound from mile post 143.0, 2.20 miles South of KEARNY to mile post 146.0, 0.70 miles North of KEARNY
Duration from Mon, 8 Jul 2013 5:33 PM Until Further Notice
The Fire was reportedly at about 100 acres 2 hours ago...Haven't heard about any further updates....There are ongoing evacuations....

Re: Shipman Fire

Posted: Jul 08 2013 10:49 pm
by BEEBEE

Re: Shipman Fire

Posted: Jul 09 2013 5:02 am
by kingsnake
If you are driving to the west end of Aravaipa, you will want to route through Globe ...

Re: Shipman Fire

Posted: Jul 10 2013 3:57 pm
by kingsnake
Doesn't look like it will get any bigger ... http://www.azein.gov/azein/Lists/Announ ... ils%2Easpx

Re: Shipman Fire

Posted: Jul 10 2013 4:31 pm
by beterarcher
@kingsnake
I drove up sr79 from Tucson to Florence yesterday afternoon and I couldn't see any smoke off towards Kearny. Good sign.

Re: Shipman Fire

Posted: Jul 10 2013 5:36 pm
by Nighthiker
We have a crew on the fire, they been quite busy.

Re: Shipman Fire

Posted: Jul 10 2013 5:42 pm
by kingsnake
Who is "we"? :)

Re: Shipman Fire

Posted: Jul 10 2013 6:10 pm
by Nighthiker
AJFD with a Type 6 assigned.

Re: Shipman Fire

Posted: Jul 10 2013 6:12 pm
by beterarcher
@Nighthiker
Tell your crew "thanks from HAZ" :D