A wildfire erupted at the Camp Navajo military base today, roughly 9 miles west of Flagstaff, burning through some 100 acres. Reported at 11 a.m., the blaze has been dubbed the Bravo Fire. A collection of emergency services, including the Arizona National Guard, has been deployed to fight the burgeoning flames which have drudged to an unexpected twist this Monday morning. The fire is still under scrutiny, with officials yet to determine the cause.
Combating the conflagration, the wildfire response team includes one notable Hotshot crew, which was dispatched quickly to the fray, two hand crews, and one engine poised to protect the military installation and its surroundings. With reports emerging at the crack of dawn, truckloads with crews have been spotted whizzing past residents, with the scene being set for a long battle against what nature has rendered.
Information regarding the current situation is minimal, yet the incident is being closely monitored, with inquiries regarding the National Guard's involvement directed to Maj. Erin Hannigan, who can be reached at 602-513-6482. The emergency bulletin primarily provided the details.
Residents in the area remain on alert, but no evacuation orders have been placed as of now. With the sun beating down upon them, the emergency crews are taking no prisoners in their assault against the flames, determined to save the forested lands surrounding Camp Navago. Updates on the Bravo Fire are expected to come through as efforts persist and investigations continue to unravel the mystery of its origin.
