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Coconino National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
1824 S. Thompson St.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001

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News Releases — Saber Fire

8-23-19 News Release: Crucial burnout ops complete on Saber Fire Released: 8/23/2019
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., August 23, 2019 - Firefighters have completed crucial burnout operations on the 3,279-acre Saber Fire, and have established defensible space around Turkey Butte Lookout and Arizona...
08-19-19 Daily Update: Firing Continues Released: 8/19/2019
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., August 19, 2019 - Ignition operations on the 1,209 acre Saber Fire have established control lines further north along the Arizona Public Service (APS) high voltage powerlines and...
08-16-19 News Release Released: 8/16/2019
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., August 16, 2019 - Firefighters conducted burnout operations associated with the Saber Fire on Thursday to remove fuel near the Arizona Public Service (APS) high-voltage electrical...
08-14-19 News Release Released: 8/14/2019
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., August 14, 2019 - The Saber Fire produced minimal smoke Tuesday as it grew to 75 acres while it continued to move slowly across the landscape within the 2009 Taylor Fire burn scar....
08-13-19 News Release Released: 8/13/2019
Wildfire near Turkey Butte to improve safety, forest healthFLAGSTAFF, Ariz., August 13, 2019 - The Saber Fire, a lightning-caused wildfire south of Turkey Butte lookout, is being allowed to burn and...