Photo was taken by Air Attack on 10/01/2024. Attack aircraft is a small aircraft that assists with locating the fire and access points for ground crews, retardant deployment, and performs aerial reconnaissance of the overall incident.
On Tuesday, October 1, resources from Prescott National Forest responded to two separate fires near the community of Crown King.
The Wasson Peak Fire, burning south of Crown King is 17 acres. Firefighters will continue to put a line around the fire, securing the fire’s edge. Resources assigned: Prescott Hotshots, 2 – Type 2 crews, 1 – Engine and 2 Helicopters. The Wasson Peak Fire is burning in timber and brush. Aircraft is available to support fire suppression efforts if needed.
The Muldoon Fire, burning on the north side of Towers Mountain, is 1 acre. Tuesday, firefighters were able to put a line around the fire; today they will mop-up, securing the fire’s edge. Resources assigned – 1 – Engine and 1 – Helicopter. Due to terrain and location, access to the Muldoon Fire is by UTV and hiking.
Firefighters will be using a full suppression strategy to achieve 100 percent containment of both fires that were started from lightning. At this time there are no values at risk or threatened, or any road closures.
We would like to ask the public to avoid Forest Road 92 and if you are traveling to Crown King, please be cautious as fire equipment will be traveling on the roads.
For information please call the Bradshaw Ranger District at 928-443-8000 or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
