Start Date: Tuesday, August 15 at 07:58 p.m.
Location: 30 miles southwest of St. George, Utah
Jurisdiction: Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, Bureau of Land Management
Fire Size: Approximately 417 acres
Cause: Lightning
Fuels: Grass, brush, pinyon juniper
Structures: BLM Remote Automatic Weather Station (RAWS) threatened.
Fire Crews/Resources: Fire crews from BLM and NPS are assisting on this fire with the following resources: 4 Engines, 1 Air Attack Fixed Wing, 4 Seat Planes
Containment: 25%
Temporary Fire Area Closure - None
Fire managers are asking for the public’s assistance by avoiding the area to allow crews and resources to access and suppress the fire.
For updates on the Hidden Fire go to: https://twitter.com/BLMAZFire.
For additional information, please contact the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument at 435-688-3200.
Source: Bureau of Land Management