An Erickson Air Crane makes its way out to another mission late
Monday afternoon. The aircraft carries 2000 gallons of water.
Pat Shannahan/The Arizona Republic
Monday, June 24, 2002, 7:30 pm:
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The Fire Chief reports that the fire is still 3-5 miles from Forest Lakes
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There is a fire line being cut from Camp Shadow Pines to the 99 road, east of the sub division. They will start back fires to remove fuel for the fire.
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FLOA wishes to thank all those who have offered room in their homes for the evacuees. The Salvation Army will be contacting Frank as the need arises.
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Perry Heilman, who owns the Forest Lakes Lodge, has opened up the lodge to fire fighters.
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Monday, June 24, 2002, 3:30 pm
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The fire has not reached Forest Lakes.
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The Forest Lakes Fire Department is
responsible for the subdivision, patrolling and putting out
spot fires
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The Sheriff's Department and other
personnel are also patrolling the area, looking for spot fires
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The fire is not progressing rapidly
towards the development. It is creeping, but it is still 3-4
miles away
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Anyone who has evacuated the
subdivision, including summer residents, should register with the
Red Cross at the Rim Country Middle School in Payson
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Anyone who leaves should put a white
towel, t-shirt or cloth on a door which tells fire fighters that the
residence is vacant
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No one is allowed to re-enter the
subdivision at this time
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We don't currently know when residents
will be allowed back into the subdivision
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Currently the electricity is still on
to the subdivision
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There is a 4 lane fire break being
built from the Work Center, east of Forest Lakes, to the origination
point of the fire to try to contain the fire on it's west side
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A few
valley residents have volunteered to open their homes.
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