Size: 21,227 acres

Containment: 100 Percent

Date Reported: Tuesday, May 20 at approximately 4 p.m.

Cause: Human caused, under investigation.

Cost: 10.1 million dollars.

New Fire Videos: View a post-fire flight down West Fork and along Highway 89A : http://tinyurl.com/k2xa8qg

New Interactive 3D Fire Map: Visit http://tinyurl.com/kc4w6pf and download the file. Note:You need to have Google Earth open on your computer before opening these layers. To install Google Earth visit: http://google.com/earth

Today: Crews continue to monitor the fire perimeter. While there are no threats to containment, internal areas of unburned fuel may continue to smolder, producing light smoke.

Forest Closure: Many areas within Oak Creek Canyon remain closed to the public.The Coconino National Forest has issued an emergency closure on all National Forest System lands within the area of the Slide Fire on the Coconino National Forest, in Coconino and Yavapai Counties.

To view the Order and map of the fire closure area, visit: http://tinyurl.com/mzja5rd

Closed Roads: Highway 89A will remain closed from the Pine Flats campground north to the entrance of the overlook at the switchbacks. The ‘overlook’ is open to the public.

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Size: 21,227 acres

Containment: 92 Percent

Date Reported: Tuesday, May 20 at approximately 4 p.m.

Cause: Human caused, under investigation.

Current Resources: Approximately 145 personnel.

Cost: 9.9 million dollars.

Yesterday: Within the controlled fire perimeter, areas of unburned fuel produced a small flare up in the afternoon in the Howard Pocket area. The flair up was far within the interior of fire containment lines. No new fire spread is expected outside the existing fire perimeter.

Today: Crews will continue to monitor the area throughout the day and additional helicopter work may be necessary. Other internal areas of unburned fuel may continue to smolder, producing light smoke. Crews on all areas of the fire perimeter will continue rehabilitation efforts.

Additionally, the Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team continued work to address emergency situations resulting from the wildfire such as the potential for increased flooding and mud and/or debris flows. For more information on BAER please visit: http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3884/

Forest Closure: Many areas within Oak Creek Canyon remain closed to the public. The Coconino National Forest has issued an emergency closure on all National Forest System lands within the area of the Slide Fire on the Coconino National Forest, in Coconino and Yavapai Counties. To view the Order and map of the fire closure area, visit: http://tinyurl.com/mzja5rd

Forest Restrictions: The Coconino and Kaibab National Forests continue Stage II fire restrictions that went into effective Friday (5/30) at 8 a.m., for additional information please visit Arizona Fire Restrictions http://firerestrictions.us/az/.

Closed Roads: Highway 89A will remain closed from the Pine Flats campground north to the entrance of the overlook at the switchbacks. The ‘overlook’ is open to the public.

Air Quality: For information on air quality, please visit the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality website at: http://www.phoenixvis.net/PPMmain.aspx

Although the initial threat of the Slide Fire has passed, post-fire conditions are being assessed to recommend preventative treatments and emergency stabilization for problems including soil erosion.

The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) program of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is designed to address emergency situations resulting from a wildfire, in this case the Slide Fire. BAER aims to prescribe and implement emergency treatments on federal land to minimize threats to life or property resulting from the effects of a fire, and to stabilize and prevent unacceptable degradation to natural and cultural resources.

In the Southwestern Region of the USFS, a BAER team is required for all fires greater than 300 acres. After quickly evaluating the types of risks present, the leader assembles a core team of professionals such as hydrologists, soil scientists, engineers, biologists, vegetation specialists, and archeologists, primarily from the local area. The BAER team’s work includes assessing post-fire conditions, recommending and implementing treatments, and monitoring. The entire process happens very quickly, usually within two to five weeks. In the Southwest, speed is required to get emergency stabilization and flood control measures in place before the onset of monsoonal thunderstorms.

Basic Information

Current as of 6/2/2014, 5:46:56 AM

Incident Type Burned Area Emergency Response
Cause Under Investigation, Human-caused
Location Oak Creek Canyon, north of Sedona

Incident Commander Greg Kuyumjian
Incident Description Post-slide Fire Assessment
Current Situation

Total Personnel 150
Size 21,227 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained 90%
Significant Events

The BAER team has started assessment in the burned area. Today crews will concentrate on the top and along the creek in Oak Creek Canyon.

Weather Concerns – Single-digit RH and winds.

Coconino National Forest Closures and Recreation in Oak Creek Canyon: 928-203-2900

Size: 21,227 acres

Containment: 90 Percent

Date Reported: Tuesday, May 20 at approximately 4 p.m.

Cause: Human caused, under investigation.

Current Resources: Approximately 200 personnel.

Cost: 9.8 million dollars.

Yesterday: Within the controlled fire perimeter, areas of unburned fuel produced a small flare up in the afternoon near Junipine Resort. Helicopters were used for water bucket drops on the steep and rugged canyon walls in this area. No new fire spread is expected outside the existing fire perimeter.

Today: Crews will continue to monitor the area throughout the day and additional helicopter work may be necessary. Other internal areas of unburned fuel may continue to smolder, producing light smoke. Crews on all area of the fire perimeter will continue rehabilitation efforts.

Forest Closure: Many areas within Oak Creek Canyon remain closed to the public. The Coconino National Forest has issued an emergency closure on all National Forest System lands within the area of the Slide Fire on the Coconino National Forest, in Coconino and Yavapai Counties. To view the Order and map of the fire closure area, visit: http://tinyurl.com/mzja5rd

Forest Restrictions: The Coconino and Kaibab National Forests continue Stage II fire restrictions that went into effective Friday (5/30) at 8 a.m., for additional information please visit Arizona Fire Restrictions http://firerestrictions.us/az/.

Closed Roads: Highway 89A will remain closed from the Pine Flats campground north to the entrance of the overlook at the switchbacks. The ‘overlook’ will be open to the public.

Air Quality: For information on air quality, please visit the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality website at: http://www.phoenixvis.net/PPMmain.aspx

Public Information:

Size: 21,227 acres

Containment: 90 Percent

Date Reported: Tuesday, May 20 at approximately 4 p.m.

Cause: Human caused, under investigation.

Current Resources: Approximately 200 personnel.

Cost: 9.3 million dollars.

Yesterday: Near Sterling Canyon, an internal area of unburned fuel produced a small flare up in the afternoon. Helicopters were used for water bucket drops on the steep and rugged canyon walls in this area. No new fire spread is expected outside the existing fire perimeter.

Today: Crews will continue to monitor the area throughout the day and additional helicopter work may be necessary. Other internal areas of unburned fuel may continue to smolder, producing light smoke. Crews on all area of the fire perimeter will continue rehabilitation efforts.

Forest Closure: Many areas within Oak Creek Canyon remain closed to the public. The Coconino National Forest has issued an emergency closure on all National Forest System lands within the area of the Slide Fire on the Coconino National Forest, in Coconino and Yavapai Counties. To view the Order and map of the fire closure area, visit: http://tinyurl.com/mzja5rd

Forest Restrictions: The Coconino and Kaibab National Forests continue Stage II fire restrictions that went into effective Friday (5/30) at 8 a.m., for additional information please visit Arizona Fire Restrictions http://firerestrictions.us/az/.

Closed Roads: Highway 89A will remain closed from the Pine Flats campground north to the entrance of the overlook at the switchbacks. The ‘overlook’ will be open to the public.

Air Quality: For information on air quality, please visit the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality website at: http://www.phoenixvis.net/PPMmain.aspx