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Slide Rock Firefighters Discover Historic Cabin

Sedona AZ (May 26, 2014) – Firefighters preparing to do burnout operations on the Slide Fire north of Sedona, Arizona discovered the remains of a previously unidentified historic cabin unknown to the forest.

Engine Boss Leo Holley and crew members from the Coronado National Forest identified this historical small cabin, tucked away in a steep side canyon, and right away recognized the importance of this exciting find. Leo and his crew began to remove fuels and constructed a fire line and removed debris around the cabin to protect and preserve the delicate piece of unseen history. They reinforced defense efforts with a layer of protective fabric that will help save it during burnout operations.

slide rock cabin

Coconino National Forest archaeologist Jeremy Haines salvaged an axe hewn log from the structure in order to send it to the Tree Ring laboratory at the University of Arizona to have it dated. This is just one more extraordinary effort firefighters have taken to preserve this piece of land we all hold dear.

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9 Comments

  1. Donna Joy says:

    Liked this article on Facebook.

  2. Watch this AZ Game and Fish video of the rescue of fish from the Oak Creek Canyon Slide Fire area fish hatchery!

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152166781920678&set=vb.88910615677&type=2&theater

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  4. Bettye says:

    To Engine Boss Leo Holley and His crew members,
    Thank You for saving what You can of Our Forest and History.
    God bless and protect You All.

  5. Liked this article on Facebook.

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  7. Jana Lea says:

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  8. Wisdom of the ages will speak to the lands and heal them ok

  9. A heartwarming story that I am sharing with all my contacts and FB !!!!! Go Fire Fighters, You Are All Number Ones !!!! We’re praying for rain Sedona !!

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