For Immediate Release
July 13, 2016, 9:30 a.m.
Contact: Saddle Fire Information (435)
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Dixie National Forest - Saddle Fire Update
PINE VALLEY, Utah – The Saddle fire is 2,296 acres and 52
percent contained.
The
Saddle Fire continues to show moderate fire behavior with isolated torching,
backing, and creeping. A warm, dry air mass has moved over the fire with no
moisture in the forecast for this upcoming week. There will be smoke in the area from fire activity within
fire control lines south of Lloyd's Canyon. Smoke will remain visible for
several days.
Crews
are continuing to mop up and will extinguish hot spots along accessible areas
of the fire perimeter. Aircraft continues to keep the fire in accessible areas
checked using fire retardant. Personnel continue to assess the need for
structure protection in the community of Pine Valley.
Fire personnel will remain in the area
as they continue to monitor and strengthen control lines. Residents and
visitors coming to the area are asked to monitor fire activity, and use caution
around working fire resources.
A temporary
flight restriction (TFR) is in place over the fire area. Non-agency aircraft is
restricted from the fire area for safety of firefighting activities. This
includes Unmanned Aircraft Systems or drones.
Under
Utah Code 65A-3-2.5, it is illegal to fly drones in the state of Utah over a
wildfire. Under U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 43 CFR 9212.1(f), it is a
federal violation to interfere with firefighting efforts. We encourage the
public to learn about Unmanned Aircraft System regulations and safe use of
drones by visiting www.knowbeforeyoufly.org. If you
fly, we can’t.
There
are 196 personnel assigned. Resources include hand crews, fire engines, heavy
equipment and aircraft.
For further information please follow the Dixie
National Forest on Facebook, Twitter, and InciWeb at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4794/.
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