Wildfire in eastern Arizona doubles in size to nearly 2,000 acres
ALPINE, Ariz. (AP) - A wildfire in a national forest in eastern
Arizona has burned 1,900 acres in steep and rocky terrain that has
made the blaze difficult to contain.
The fire in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest about 15 miles
south of Alpine wasn't threatening any structures, and no injuries
were reported. No estimate was available on when crews would
contain the fire.
"It could be a matter of weeks rather than days, because of the
ruggedness of the terrain," said Gail Aschenbrenner, a fire
information officer.
Fourteen fire crews and several helicopters battled the blaze.
Firefighters also were trying to protect threatened and
endangered species in the area, such as Mexican gray wolves and
Mexican spotted owls.
(Copyright 2003 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
ALPINE, Ariz. (AP) - A wildfire in a national forest in eastern
Arizona has burned 1,900 acres in steep and rocky terrain that has
made the blaze difficult to contain.
The fire in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest about 15 miles
south of Alpine wasn't threatening any structures, and no injuries
were reported. No estimate was available on when crews would
contain the fire.
"It could be a matter of weeks rather than days, because of the
ruggedness of the terrain," said Gail Aschenbrenner, a fire
information officer.
Fourteen fire crews and several helicopters battled the blaze.
Firefighters also were trying to protect threatened and
endangered species in the area, such as Mexican gray wolves and
Mexican spotted owls.
(Copyright 2003 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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