11/5/2009 6:56:00 PM Fire near Williams discovered this afternoon Fire held at 42 acres
Staff Report/WGCN
WILLIAMS - A fire approximately nine miles southeast of Williams, was discovered this afternoon at approximately 2 p.m. A column of smoke was readily visible from Interstate 40, Williams, and other nearby locales.
A helicopter from the Grand Canyon National Park responded to the Rosilda Fire and began making water drops with its bucket, which helped slow the progress. Two engines and 20 fire personnel also responded to the Rosilda Fire. Between the helicopter and the crews working on the ground, the fire has been held in check at approximately 42 acres.
A 20-person fire crew from Winslow is en route to assist with controlling the fire. Cause of this incident is under investigation.
For additional information on the Rosilda Fire go to http://www.inciweb.org.
