The “Little Fire” Continues To Burn East of Winslow

The “Little Fire” continues to burn in the Little Colorado River bed about five miles east of Winslow and west of Joseph City. State forestry officials say the fire started on tribal lands and moved onto state land. The fire is burning through salt cedar fuels and has burned over 460 acres and is 25-percent contained. Crews conducted burnout operations yesterday. Multiple resources are on the fire including crews from Winslow and Joseph City fire departments. Officials say the fire was human caused, however the ignition source is under investigation.