Duck Lake fire burns 31 acres in eastern Arizona
APACHE-SITGREAVES NATIONAL FORESTS (AZFamily) — A slow-moving wildfire has burned approximately 31 acres in eastern Arizona since its start last week.
The Duck Lake fire was discovered on July 5 near Forest Roads 116 and 72 in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Forest Service officials say it was sparked by lightning.
The area where the wildfire is burning has a significant number of dead trees. As the fire moves, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management says the fire will most likely consume dead and down fuels that remain in the burn site of the Wallow Fire from 2011.
Two fire engines have been dispatched to help fight the blaze. Crews hope to keep the fire within the designated perimeter and reduce the amount of dry fuel it consumes from the landscape.
No roads or trails are closed, but visitors are advised not to camp in the area. AZ Department of Forestry and Fire Management said that smoke may be visible.
No homes or buildings are threatened at this time. No evacuations have been ordered.
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