Video: Gov. Napolitano in Payson

Sunday, July 4, 2004

Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano flew over the Willow Fire for a firsthand look Saturday morning, July 3. This 2-minute video was taken during a press conference at the fire information center in front of Payson High School.

After meeting with firefighting and forest personnel, Napolitano expressed confidence that the suppression effort is in capable hands, and offered this assessment: "I don't think there are any firm time limits or acreage limits in terms of how long this fire will burn or how far it will go," she said. "Some of the flames down there are pretty spectacular, and of course we're getting into the afternoon, the winds are picking up, and it's obviously going to be a very hot day. I think they're anticipating a very active afternoon with this fire."