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  Crooks Fire Daily Update

April 27, 2022

Location: 11 nautical miles south of Prescott-Bradshaw Ranger District (T12N, R2W, SEC 1), near Mt Union.

Start Date:  April 18, 2022

Size:    Approximately 8018 acres, 20% Containment

Cause:    Under Investigation

Vegetation:   Timber (Litter and Understory), Chaparral (6 feet)

Number of Personnel Assigned: 786

On Tuesday, a combination of southerly winds and difficult terrain hampered firefighting efforts. Wind gusts up to 25 mph created wind driven runs moving fire across FSR 81. Upper-level winds also continued to push smoke into surrounding communities. Despite  increasing acreage crews were able to increase containment from 16%  to 20%  and complete line construction from Moscow Peak west to Senator  Highway. In addition, teams performed prep work on the north and east perimeter of the fire.

Tactical objectives for today are to improve upon containment efforts made to the north and east. In addition, ground crews with support of dozers and aircraft, will perform direct and indirect actions south of Lookout Mountain and along FSR 81. Remaining firefighters will continue structure protection and be available for deployment to any area of need. An additional Helitack base has been established which will provide for faster turnaround times and increased support of ground crews on the south end of the fire.

Resources Assigned:  7 - Type 1 Hotshot crews, 5 - Type 2 Hand crews, 41- Engines, 13 - Helicopters, Miscellaneous Equipment, and Overhead.