The 4,000-gallon portable water site is called a heliwell. This new location will help reduce the turnaround time for helicopters as they are working on mop-up, cold training and line construction on the northeast portion of the fire, officials say.
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Fire officials say they are placing a portable water site near the Tunnel Fire to help give aerial crews a closer location to access water.This new location will help reduce the turnaround time for helicopters as they are working on mop-up, cold training and line construction on the northeast portion of the fire, officials say.
“The fire weather conditions are expected to reach record-breaking levels for this time of year,” said a Coconino National Forest press release. The Crooks Fire was discovered around 10 a.m. Monday, March 18, approximately 10 miles south of Prescott.
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