Updated at 6:28 p.m. MST March 2, 2021
The “Little Fire” six miles southeast of Winslow, Arizona was mapped Monday at 461 acres. Much of the additional growth can be attributed to a burnout operation along two miles of the Little Colorado River, which incidentally, removed invasive salt cedar near the river.
The cause is still listed as human, but no ignition source has been released.
Originally published at 12:20 p.m. MST February 28, 2021
The “Little Fire” that started Saturday six miles southeast of Winslow has burned at least 100 acres, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management said in a Sunday morning update. Firefighters from Winslow, Joseph City, and the ADFFM stopped the spread Saturday night but winds are predicted to increase Sunday afternoon out of the north at 16 to 22 mph. The temperature will be in the low 40s.
The Little Fire started on tribal property and moved onto state protected land, burning through salt cedar near the Little Colorado River. Smoke has been visible from Interstate 40 near mile markers 261-263.
Investigators determined the blaze is human-caused, but the ignition source is unknown.
Thanks and a tip of the hat go out to Jeff.
