Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Shipman Fire Update

The CopperArea.com Facebook page reports that significant progress has been made on the Shipman Fire near Kearny. State Forester Scott Hunt says only five acres is now actively burning, 100 acres total. The Shipman Fire had been reported last night to be burning up to 300 acres.

Fire lines have been built to protect homes  A team that was ordered from Southern Arizona will arrive this morning but the Incident Commander believes they may not be needed.

The five miles of State Route 177 that was closed is now open.

The lightning-caused fire began shortly after 5:pm yesterday (Monday)  near the San Pedro River.

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