Gunsight Fire 2024

Notices & Rules

Announcement

BLM Arizona Strip District crews managing Gunsight Fire

Arizona

Contact 

Rachel Carnahan – rcarnahan@blm.gov |  435-218-6594 

The BLM Arizona Strip District’s fire crews are suppressing a fire located, 16 miles south of Kanab, Utah on lands managed by the BLM Arizona Strip District. The lightning-caused fire, visible from Kanab, was reported at 9 p.m. on June 26. Resources on the fire as of June 28 include 2 Type 4 engines, 3 Type 6 engines, 1 water tender.

Fire managers are asking for the public’s assistance by avoiding the area to allow crews and resources to access and mitigate the fire. 

For more information on the Gunsight Fire please visit https://inciweb.nwcg.gov.  

For additional information, please contact the Arizona Strip District at 435-688-3200.

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