Bridge Creek fire now at 2,219 acres, changing visibility conditions at Lake Powell

PAGE, Arizona (ABC4) — The Bridge Creek Fire burning near the Utah-Arizona border has now grown to 2,219 acres following Saturday’s red flag wind conditions, according to the latest update from the Navajo Nation.

As of Monday Morning, the Northern Arizona Type 2 Incident Management Team has taken over fighting the fire, officials say.

According to the Navajo Nation, about 120 personnel are on the ground battling the flames alongside air resources, hand crews, water tenders, and fire engines.

Video Courtesy: Navajo Nation Police Department

Aircraft are sourcing water from Lake Powell, particularly in the Rainbow Bridge National Monument area. As a result, temporary flight restrictions are in place for boaters and pilots.

For those recreating on Lake Powell, boaters are asked to be aware of changing visibility conditions and plan accordingly.

Though evacuations are not in place, the American Red Cross is on standby, and evacuation zones have been identified.