North Rim’s Cat Fire flares again due to high winds, warmer weather

  • Source: Grand Canyon News
  • Published: 09/18/2018 01:06 PM

With the recent escalation in windy conditions and warmer temperatures, Cat Fire activity has increased over the last 72 hours. Fire managers anticipate a portion of the fire to reach Forest Road 610 within the next 48 hours, and currently, plans are being discussed to re-implement area closures in anticipation of continued warmer-dryer weather conditions over the next week. The Cat Fire was reported Aug. 6 burning in the Saddle Mountain Wilderness about 25 miles southeast of Jacob Lake. So far, the fire has consumed about 4,108 acres. Crews are actively working to contain and suppress the fire when and where firefighters have the high probability to successfully do so.



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