This will be the final news release unless there are significant changes to fire activity.
The Tiger Fire has been turned back to the local unit and is be managed by a Type 4 Team. A smaller organization will continue with suppression repair work; and continue to patrol and monitor the fire.
NOTE - There is a new Tiger Fire Public Safety Closure that allow for public access into the community of Crown King. However, Horsethief Basin Recreation and Castle Creek Wilderness remain closed.
Current as of | Wed, 04/20/2022 - 07:01 |
---|---|
Incident Type | Wildfire |
Cause | Lightning |
Date of Origin | |
Location | 11 miles East of Crown King |
Incident Commander | Mark Timber |
Coordinates |
34° 8' 22'' Latitude
-112° 13' 4
'' Longitude
|
Size | 16,278 Acres |
---|---|
Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
Fuels Involved | Short grass, brush and timber. Narrative: |
Significant Events | Minimal Smoldering |
Planned Actions |
Monitor and patrol the fire area and take action as needed. |
---|---|
Projected Incident Activity |
Minimal fire progression is expected. Monitoring activities are being implemented. |
Weather Concerns | Monsoon moisture is here to stay well into next week. Scattered predominantly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms will continue around the fire area. The fire should receive rain abut once very 2 to 3 days. The main threats will be gusty winds from storms within 30 miles of the fire, lightning and flash flooding. |
---|