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Wind switched direction today and blowing downslope toward us, but slurry drops should stop that, big concern is the community on the mountain as all the businesses are still reeling from the re-build in 2013 from the Aspen fire. Good news about 33% contained although about 16,000 acres now, but feeling a bit better. Thanks to the Fantastic job the fire service is doing
Well we are surrounded by that mtn range, and we have an invasive grass( bufflegrass) which is like gasoline, and most of the lower foothills have been slurried as well as a quadrant nearest to us burned, however it still has tons of fuel should it decide to make a run, so we will be in pre-evac for at least another week I am sure
| Total Personnel | 1,187 |
| Size | 88,046 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 40% |
| Fuels Involved | Short Grass (1 foot) Brush (2 feet) Hardwood Litter Primary fuels on the southern and western portions of the fire in Esperero, West Fork of Sabino Canyon, and Lemmon Creek, as well as along the western flank of Samaniego Ridge are short grasses and short brush. Fuels within CDO Canyon at the head of the fire are short grasses on the tops and sides of the rolling hills with mesquite and denser shrubs such as manzanita in the drainage bottoms. Pockets of timber with an understory of brush are found within upper elevation canyons in the vicinity of Mt. Lemmon. |
| Significant Events | Active Uphill Runs Backing Short-range Spotting Fire continues to spread in the Burro fire, travelling 2 miles to the east near Buehman Canyon by 3:00p.m. Structures in Pallisades, Scout Camp, and Willow Canyon continue to be threatened as higher winds push against burnout operations completed over the past few days, which now extends down to Willow Canyon. |
| Weather Concerns | Todays Observed conditions as of 1500: Maximum temperatures ranged from 74 to 89 in the upper elevations to 107 degrees on the valley floor. Minimum relative humidity values were between 5 and 10 percent throughout all elevations. 20-foot winds this afternoon were generally westerly at 8 to 13 mph, with a maximum gusts to 20 mph. Saturdays Forecast: Partly cloudy with a chance of an afternoon or evening thunderstorm. The primary threat to the fire area from any storms will be strong, gusty and erratic winds and lightning from any nearby storm. While a low probability, there is a slight risk of rain heavy enough to pose a runoff threat. Cooler with maximum temperatures topping out at 83 in the upper elevations and 103 degrees on the valley floor. Minimum relative humidity values will be higher, between 10 and 15 percent on the valley floor and 19 to 26 percent in the upper elevations. Maximum wind speeds will be Southwesterly at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 28 mph. The Haines Index will be a 5. LAL 2. CWR 10 percent. Outlook Sunday through Wednesday, despite cooler temperatures, critical fire weather conditions are expected Sunday and Monday thanks to a strong spring-like storm system. Southwesterly winds will peak in the 20-30 mph range with gusts to 45 mph both days with strong ridge winds continuing Sunday night. While still gusty, winds will begin to ease Tuesday with light winds and near normal temperatures Wednesday. |
no not at all, but have not been riding much Too hot, been doing indoor, but still not much
