Arizona Strip District fire resources are suppressing the Cox Pond Fire. The lightning-caused fire was reported on the afternoon of Aug. 5. on the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument. The fire started in a remote area with limited access. It is burning in heavy brush and is estimated at 150 acres.
Start Date: August 5, 2024
Location: About 29 miles south of St. George, Utah
Jurisdiction: Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, Bureau of Land Management
Fire Size: 150 acres (estimated)
Cause: Lightning/Natural
Fuels: Sage and grass
Structures: No structures threatened.
Fire Crews / Resources: One Type 2 initial attack crew; four Type 6 engines; one helicopter; one air attack & smoke jumpers.
Containment: 0%
Safety: Wildfires are a no drone zone. Flying drones near wildfires is dangerous for pilots and firefighters and can bring wildfire suppression efforts to a halt. If you fly, we can’t.
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Rachel T. Carnahan
Public Affairs Specialist
Bureau of Land Management-Arizona Strip District
U.S. Department of the Interior Region 8
345 E. Riverside Drive
St. George, UT 84780
435.688.3303 (Desk)
435.218.6594 (mobile)
