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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. There has been no significant growth in the Committee Fire in the last couple days. Two engine crews are reducing fuel along the edge of a road system to the north of the fire as a contingency plan in the unlikely event that the fire spreads in that direction. 
The weather continues to be extremely hot and is drying out daily. There is a slight chance of thunder showers today.
An area closure is in place surrounding the Committee Fire. This includes roads and trails. Please see the Coconino National Forest Facebook page for closure details as well as several videos and updates on the fire.
Please do not fly drones anywhere near the Committee Fire. Drones threaten the safety of firefighting aerial operations, and will shut down all air operations until the area is determined to be safe. If you fly, we can't.