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Update on Mittry Lake Fire NE of Yuma
Sunday, August 16, 2015 15:48
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A fire northeast of Yuma broke out early this morning.
The following is an update from BLM released this afternoon:
Mittry Lake Fire
FIRE NAMED: Mittry Lake Fire
Mittry Lake Wildlife Area is located in the southwestern corner of Arizona on the lower Colorado River about 18 miles northeast of Yuma.
LOCATION: The fire is located near the Mittry Lake Boat Ramp approximately 8 miles northeast of Yuma, Arizona.
TIME REPORTED: August 16, 2015, at approximately 4 a.m.
ACRES BURNED: Approximately 40 – 60 acres
RESOURCES: There are currently 2 engines, 1 Type II crew, 2 Fire Boats, and overhead personnel totaling approximately 40 people. A Type II crew, a dozer, and a front end loader have been ordered.
LAND STATUS: Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
VEGETATION: Salt cedar, arrowweed, and mesquite
RESOURCES AND STRUCTURES THREATENED: No structures threatened at this time. Agencies supporting the fire include Bureau of Land Management, Yuma Proving Ground, Rural Metro, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Arizona State Forestry Department.
CONTAINMENT: 10% contained.
CAUSE: Human caused, under investigation
CLOSURES: Mittry Lake Road is closed at Betty’s Kitchen.
CURRENT STATUS: The Mittry Lake Fire is currently burning on both sides of Mittry Lake Road. Firefighters are working on the ground and also on the water to help contain the fire.
Firefighter and public safety continue to be top priorities for this fire. The public is advised to stay away from the area until the fire in completely contained.
Source: http://desertmessenger.blogspot.com/2015/08/update-on-mittry-lake-fire-ne-of-yuma.html
