Smoke filled Page and the surrounding canyon country Monday and Tuesday, as three separate fires burned in the area. Most significant of the three is the Obi fire near the Wahalla Plateau that has burned 1001 acres since July 28. The Rain fire burns a mile from the town of Tusayan in the Kaibab National Forest which has burned 604 acres since July 26. The Seep fire burning one mile east of U.S. Highway 180 and nine miles northwest of Humphrey's Peak has burned 806 acres since July 29.

Fire crews have been working diligently to put out the fires, all of which were caused by lightning. The combined smoke of the three fires laid heavily over Page and the surrounding area.

The Arizona Department of Health Services is urging people with health problems, the elderly, children and pregnant women to stay indoors and keep physical activities outdoors to a minimum. Keep all windows and doors closed. Pets should not be forced to run or work in the smoky conditions.

The Arizona Department of Health is advising people who are particularly sensitive to smoke particulates to cool their houses, if needed, with air-conditioning rather than a swamp cooler or fan.

All three fires are contained and have been relieved of their growth potential, however, unpredictable microbursts and winds may change that.
Fire updates can be found at wildlandfire.az.gov.