FLAGSTAFF – On May 2, Coconino National Forest resources are responding to the two-acre Antelope Fire, located eight miles north of Sunset Crater near Highway 89 (GPS coordinates 35°28’54.0″N 111°33’21.0″W).

The wind-driven fire was spreading at a moderate rate through grass-type fuels.

Resources at the scene included one Type 2 hand crew, four engines, one dozer, one water tender and miscellaneous overhead. An air attack resource had been ordered.

The fire was reported at 1:09 p.m. and its cause is under investigation.

No structures were threatened and smoke impact may have been noticed along Highway 89 and in the Doney Park area.

The fire was quickly contained and does not appear on the Incident Web Site.