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Committee Fire reaches 57% containment
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Fire officials say crews have successfully contained every part of the Committee Fire accessible by ground crews.
Committee Fire 57 percent contained at 335 acres
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49% containment achieved on the Committee Fire
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On Thursday, firefighters were able to obtain containment of every part of the Committee Fire that is reachable by ground forces along the top of Munds Mountain. Helicopters will continue to drop water on the steep inaccessible chutes along Jack's Canyon and on the northwest face of the mountain as long as weather safely permits.
Committee Fire 14 percent contained, 281 acres
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SEDONA, Ariz., July 21, 2022 – The Committee Fire, located east of Sedona, is now 14 percent contained and 281 acres.Outflow winds from thunderstorms in the area caused a slight uptick in activity Wednesday night on the northwest and eastern parts of the fire.
Firefighters make progress on the Committee Fire
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Sedona Arizona July 20, 2022. On Tuesday, the Flagstaff Hotshots were flown in to the south side of Munds Mesa to build fireline along the fire's edge. Meanwhile the Morman Lake Hotshots hiked in to the north side and made progress building fireline from Jack's Canyon north along the fire's edge. Good progress was made, and the crews are returning today to continue the work. Expect to see containment percentages increase in the near future. Helicopters are continuing to drop water on to the steep slopes of Jack's Canyon where it is unsafe for firefighters to access.
No new growth on Committee Fire, operations continue
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SEDONA, Ariz., July 19, 2022 – There has been no new growth on the Committee Fire, located east of Sedona, within the past day due to a combination of crew work and weather conditions.The fire is still estimated at 300 acres. Mapping is currently being conducted via a combination of infrared flights, an Unmanned Aircraft System and perimeter walking.There have been no changes in fire behavior within the past day. Containment is still 0 percent while crews and aerial resources continue to establish and secure line.Monday operations included ground and aerial work.
Committee Fire east of Sedona roughly 300 acres
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SEDONA, Ariz., July 17, 2022 – Erratic thunderstorm-caused winds Sunday evening led to an increase in size and fire behavior on the Committee Fire, which is now roughly 300 acres and located east of Sedona.
Erratic winds cause growth in Sedona-area Committee Fire
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SEDONA, Ariz., July 17, 2022 – Erratic shifting winds due to thunderstorms have led to an increase in smoke and size on the Committee Fire,
SEDONA, Ariz., July 16, 2022 – The Committee Fire, located east of Sedona on Munds Mountain, is now at 100 acres.The fire has a low-to-moderate rate of spread through heavy brush, and is currently moving in a north/ northeast direction. Containment is at 0 percent.
SEDONA, Ariz., July 15, 2022 – Resources are responding to the 10-acre Committee Fire, located on the back side of Munds Mountain (GPS: 34°51'25.8"N 111°42'47.4"W), east of Sedona.