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Springs Fire south of Williams continues to grow

WILLIAMS, Ariz. - The lightning-caused Springs Fire located nine miles southeast of Williams continues to meet fire management objectives and was 410 acres in size as of July 25.

Crews are monitoring growth and evaluating the need for actions to keep the fire at a low to moderate intensity. The potential for continued growth depends on a variety of factors to include weather conditions, potential fuel continuity and winds.

On July 24 fire managers performed blacklining operations on the south side of County Road 73/Perkinsville Rd., also

known as "South Road" between Forest Road 354 (near Kunde Knoll) to Forest Road 3117. County Road 73 will now serve as a boundary to stop or eliminate fire growth to the north.

July 25 crews likely continued blacklining along boundaries near private lands, as the Springs Fire moves closer to sections of private land within the fire area.

Light smoke can be expected in the Garland Prairie and Sherwood Forest areas as winds are forecasted out of the southwest. Smoke may be visible in the Bellemont and I-40 area, Dogtown Lake and White Horse Lake vicinity. Over the next several days the wildfire is expected to move up Summit Mountain, where smoke may be more visible from a greater distance.

No closures exist at this time, however campers are advised to be cautious when selecting campsites along Forest Road 354 and Forest Road 110.

Motorists should be cautious while traveling southbound on County Road 73 and Forest Road 354. Smoke in the area has reduced visibility, and the safety of both the general public and firefighters on the ground is a priority.


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