More Willow Fire Updates
Total fire size: 109,900 acres (172 sq. mi.)
New acres burned today: 15,600 acres (24 sq. mi.)
Not much good news to report.
The good news is this: The northern line of the fire appears to be holding at the East Verde River. The fire last advanced northwards on June 30. My hope is thatif when the winds shift, the fire will have burned itself out on the northern flank.
However, the fire is spreading rapidly down the southern and eastern flanks of the Mazatzals. It has reached Highway 87 (the Beeline Highway). The Beeline is a four-lane divided highway and should provide a good line of defense. However, as was demonstrated yesterday, gusty winds can blow sparks across the road and create hotspots.
A 345 KV power line southeast of Highway 87 is still threatened. Loss of the line could cause blackouts in Phoenix. The rest area at the Highway 188 junction is surely toast.
Needless to say, the Beeline is closed indefinitely.
Yeesh.
Willow Fire Progression Map
New acres burned today: 15,600 acres (24 sq. mi.)
Not much good news to report.
The good news is this: The northern line of the fire appears to be holding at the East Verde River. The fire last advanced northwards on June 30. My hope is that
However, the fire is spreading rapidly down the southern and eastern flanks of the Mazatzals. It has reached Highway 87 (the Beeline Highway). The Beeline is a four-lane divided highway and should provide a good line of defense. However, as was demonstrated yesterday, gusty winds can blow sparks across the road and create hotspots.
A 345 KV power line southeast of Highway 87 is still threatened. Loss of the line could cause blackouts in Phoenix. The rest area at the Highway 188 junction is surely toast.
Needless to say, the Beeline is closed indefinitely.
Yeesh.
Willow Fire Progression Map
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