Sorry to hear this. Just last week a local enviral whacko was arguing that the fire season was over for Arizona and New Mexico. I asked him when had Dementia due to Green Rot destroyed his brain. We are now into what is the beginning of about a two month fire season for the SW.

Sorry to hear this and please keep us posted.

We will be officially launching our FIRE program on Free Republic very soon (hopefully today). FIRE stands for FIGHTING IRRESPONSIBLE RADICAL ENVIRALISM.

Thanks to Ebuck, and anony Freeper Donor and the talents of some great Freepers, we will be putting up an incredible Bill Board in the heart of Oregon is still burning country.

Stay tuned for an upcoming thread on this Freeper Program to take the PR war directly against the vile Watermelon Green Jihadists.

This is 2 days old, but gives some details and insight.

USDA Forest Service News Releases

For Immediate Release
August 25, 2002 8:00 PM

Mogollon Rim Ranger District, 928-477-2255

Pack Rat Fire Grows on Mogollon Rim

Flagstaff, AZ – Last night, the Pack Rat Fire, burning on the Mogollon Rim, exhibited increased fire activity as the fire spread past containment lines. The fire is burning ponderosa pine and mixed conifer forest in steep terrain on the border of the Coconino and Tonto National Forests. Smoke from the fire was visible in Payson and Flagstaff.

Origin: Started by lightning on August 15, 2002
Location: 8 Miles East of Pine on the Mogollon Rim
Size: estimated 900 Acres, 20% contained
Estimated Time/Date of Containment: Unknown
Current Threats: Sensitive wildlife habitat, watershed values. Kehl Springs Campground (closed)
Control Problems: Steep, rocky and inaccessible terrain.
Resources Committed: 3 engines, 2 helicopters, 1 dozer, 1 air attack aircraft, 6 water tenders, 3 air tankers, 4 20-person crews

Approximately 160 personnel total were working the fire earlier today, with additional resources arriving. One of the two Southwest Area Incident Command Teams is ordered and will arrive tomorrow to take over command of this fire. As the size of the fire grows, so does the need for firefighters and support personnel.

Remarks: During unusually low humidity last night, fire activity increased in Chase Canyon, below the rim, then burned back onto the rim and across Rim Road 300. Due to the spread of the fire, earlier today forest patrols contacted campers throughout an expanded area north of the Mogollon Rim to advise them to leave the area. The vicinity of the Pack Rat Fire along the Rim is closed to public entry. For additional information about the fire, call the Mogollon Rim Ranger Station 928-477-2255.

Reminder: Fire danger levels on the Coconino and Tonto National Forests are high to very high. Please use caution with fire in the forest.

GRAND CANYON FORESTS FOUNDATION

Makes restoration recommendations to Forest Service.
After formal selection of restoration projects, Foundation determines work needed to carry out agreed upon restoration efforts.
Brings financial and human resources to carry out restoration activities.
Decides on operations of the Foundation.

Board of Directors:

Jim Babbitt
Geoff Barnard (Grand Canyon Trust)
Don Arganbright (Chair, NAU School of Forestry)
Program Coordinator: Brian Cottam
Intern: Tischa Munoz

UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE

Develops range of potential restoration prescriptions; considers Foundation recommendations for activities on National Forest Lands along with other public input.
Manages the NEPA process through Interdisciplinary Team on the Peaks and Mormon Lake Ranger Districts (Coconino National Forest); manages public involvement.
Brings financial and human resources to carry out restoration projects.
Administers all contracts for activities on National Forest Land.
Partnership activities are coordinated through a liason (John Gerritsma, Coconino NF), and District Project Coordinator (Tammy Randall Parker, Peaks Ranger District).

PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT TEAM

Keeps day-to-day activities going; meets weekly (open to public).
Interface between Forest Service and Partnership, and between Foundation and Partnership.

Primary Members:

Paul Summerfelt (City of Flagstaff Fire Dep.)Grand Canyon Forests Foundation
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Doc Smith (NAU)
John Gerritsma (USFS)
Taylor Mckinnon (Grand Canyon Trust)
Keith pajkos (Arizona State Land Department)
Brian Cottam

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