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Fire crews make progress on Snake Ridge, Cottonwood and Spoon Fires
Fire crews are making progress to contain all fires. Rain fell across the fire area, resulting in decreased fire activity. This will help keep fire activity minimal over the next few days. This doesn’t mean the fires are out.
Weather: Rain fell across the area on Sunday, and all fires received some rain. Predictions for Monday include the possibility of thunderstorms forming and moving into the area in the early afternoon. Precipitation chances increase to 80%, with temperatures dropping into 80s
Evacuations: None. Residents and visitors should take time to become familiar with the Ready, Set, Go evacuation model. These steps help you to be READY in 'the event of an emergency by preparing now. Additionally, sign up for the Navajo County Alert System at https://tinyurl.com/y4vwrasw.
Smoke: The Spoon Fire may have isolated smoke from interior pockets of vegetation. Please slow down when traveling through smokey area. For information on smoke and air quality visit https://www.airnow.gov.
Closures: Highway 60 remains open. The southwest portion of Fort Apache is closed, including all Salt River sites within the closure area.
Fire Restrictions: There are several fire restrictions in place depending on location.
Fort Apache Agency: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
- No campfire, fireworks, outdoor smoking, debris burning or discharging of firearms. Power saws cannot be used between 10 am and 8 pm. All motorized travel is restricted to developed roads.
Show Low, Navajo County and Apache Sitgreaves National Forests: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
- No campfires (except in developed recreation sites), no smoking outdoors, no welding, no fireworks.
Total personnel for all incidents: 392
Cottonwood Ridge Fire Update: Crews made progress bringing containment up to 50% before being forced off the fire line by rain and lightning. Crews will continue to improve and secure firelines to protect communities to the north.
Cottonwood Ridge Fire Quick Facts:
- Acres: 345
- Cause: Lightning
- Containment: 50%
- Start Date: July 23, 2023
- Location: 4 miles south of Show Low, AZ
- Fuels: Timber, grass, brush
Spoon Fire Update: Fire crews gained containment along the west side and began direct fireline construction on the east side of the fire, resulting in containment increasing to 25%.
Spoon Fire Quick Facts
- Acres: 4,560 acres
- Cause: Lightning
- Containment: 25%
- Start Date: July 24, 2023
- Location: 2.5 miles east of Highway 60 between Globe and Show Low, AZ. 11 miles southwest of Cedar Creek
- Fuels: Piñyon- Juniper, Manzanita, Grass, Cedar
Snake Ridge Fire Update: No smoke was visible on the fire Sunday, and the fire showed minimal hot spots. Crews will continue to improve firelines and mop up hot spots.
Snake Ridge Fire Quick Facts
- Acres: 42 acres
- Cause: Lightning
- Containment: 25%
- Start Date: July 28, 2023
- Location: 11 miles southwest of Show Low, AZ.
- Fuels: Grass, Brush
More Information:
Inciweb:
- Cottonwood Ridge: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/azfta-cottonwood-ridge-fire
- Spoon: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/azfta-spoon-fire
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BIAFAAFireMgt/
Capture.PNGFirefighters Continue to Build Control Lines Around Grapevine Fire
The fire crews accomplished building control lines around the Old Cherry community while also connecting the lines east of the Brindle Pup Mine. Efforts to complete control lines are continuing at the Mingus Mountain Academy using hand tools, saws, and heavy equipment. A combination of hand tools and saws were used to build much needed control lines along the west side of the fire by crews. Control lines are continuing to be constructed along the west side of the fire at Shylock Mine by crews using hand tools and power saws. Progress is being made to protect the 4H Camp with hand crews improving existing control lines and building new lines. The monsoons are continuing to be a safety concern for fire personnel as the push forward building lines. Due to terrain and limited access; firefighters continue to identify hazards as they begin to safely suppress the fire.
The Forest Service contracts companies from all over country to work Wildland Fires. One piece of contracted equipment is a boom mounted masticator. This heavy equipment that is used to clear the vegetation 20 feet on both sides of the road creating a control line. This heavy equipment will cut vegetation within two inches of the ground and as high as 24 feet leaving behind wood chips and small branches to help with erosion and enrich the soil. Multiple masticators help the firefighting effort in challenging terrain, steep slopes and tight areas.
Restrictions: The entire Prescott National Forest is under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions which prohibits building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, including charcoal and briquettes, outside a structure that is provided by the Forest Service within designated areas for portions of the forest. Under these restrictions, discharging a firearm, air rifle or gas gun, except for persons engaged in legal hunting activities, is prohibited on the Prescott National Forest. Fireworks and the use of exploding targets are always prohibited year-round on national forests.
Evacuations: For current evacuation information contact the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office at (928) 771-3260 or follow them at https://www.facebook.com/YavapaiCountySheriff.
Closures: Prescott National Forest Roads along the route beginning at the junction of FR104 and FR143 and extending ¼ mile on either side of FR413 to junction of FR132 then along FR132 to the junction of County Rd 75, Cherry Creek Road.
Fire details:
- Today's Date: July 31, 2023
- Start Date: Monday, July 21, 2023
- Location: Mingus Mountain, Verde Ranger District (T14N, R2E, SEC 4), approximately 10 miles east of Prescott Valley; 2 miles south of Mingus Spring Ranch
- Fire Size: Approximately 1049 acres
- Cause: Lightning
- Containment: 0%
- Fuels: Brush, timber and short grass
- Personnel Assigned: 375
- Resources Assigned: 2 Type 1 Crews, 5 Type 2 Crews, 18 Engines, 3 Dozers, 4 Helicopters and additional support personnel
Official fire information:
Please call (928) 925-1111; or stay up to date on Prescott National Forest news by checking the Prescott NF website and following us on Facebook and Twitter.
Minimal Heat from The Mustang Fire, Air Resources to Monitor
The Mustang Fire has minimal to no heat and will continue to be monitored by air resources.
Weather: Sunday, thunderstorms and light precipitation are expected to develop in the afternoon. Conditions may force air resources and crews off the line. Temperatures are expected to be in the high 80s. Cloud cover and higher humidity in the afternoon may help keep fire activity minimal, but outflow winds could push the fires and cause increased fire and smoke activity.
Restrictions: There are several fire restrictions in place depending on location.
- Fort Apache Agency: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
- No campfire, fireworks, outdoor smoking, debris burning or discharging of firearms. Power saws cannot be used between 10 am and 8 pm. All motorized travel is restricted to developed roads.
- Show Low, Navajo County and Apache Sitgreaves National Forest: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
- No campfires (except in developed recreation sites), no smoking outdoors, no welding, no fireworks.
Evacuations: None. Residents and visitors should take time to become familiar with the Ready, Set, Go evacuation model. hese steps help you to be READY in the event of an emergency by preparing now. Additionally, sign up for the Navajo County Alert System at https://tinyurl.com/y4vwrasw.
Closures: Highway 60 remains open. The southwest portion of Fort Apache is closed, including all Salt River sites within the closure area.
Smoke: Highway 60 will be impacted by smoke as the Spoon Fire continues to progress. Larger columns of smoke are more likely in the afternoon/evening. Please use caution when traveling along smokey roadways. For information on smoke and air quality visit https://www.airnow.gov.
Fire details:
- Today's Date: July 30, 2023
- Start Date: Monday, July 25, 2023
- Location: 12 miles west of Highway 60 between Globe and Show Low, AZ
- Fire Size: 103 acres
- Cause: Lightning
- Resources: 250 total personnel for the Cottonwood Ridge, Spoon, Cottonwood Ridge and Snake Ridge fires.
Official fire information:
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Crews Prevent Snake Ridge Fire from Increasing in Size
Crews were successful in preventing the Snake Ridge Fire from increasing in size on Saturday. On Sunday crews will continue to secure and improve firelines around the fire
perimeter. Crews will continue to secure fireline and mop up hotspots.
Public Meeting: The Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5 will host a Community Meeting tonight, Sunday, July 30, 2023, at 7 p.m. MST. It will be held at the Show Low Public Library Council Chamber at 181 N. 9th St, Show Low, AZ 85901. The meeting will also be Live streamed to the BIA Forestry & Wildland Fire Management- Fort Apache Agency Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/BIAFAAFireMgt. You do not need a Facebook account to view the video. There will be a question-and-answer portion at the end of the meeting.
Weather: Sunday, thunderstorms and light precipitation are expected to develop in the afternoon. Conditions may force air resources and crews off the line. Temperatures are expected to be in the high 80s for Cottonwood Ridge and Snake Ridge fires and may reach mid 90s for Spoon Fire. Cloud cover and higher humidity in the afternoon may help keep fire activity minimal, but outflow winds could push the fires and cause increased fire and smoke activity.
Restrictions: There are several fire restrictions in place depending on location.
- Fort Apache Agency: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
- No campfire, fireworks, outdoor smoking, debris burning or discharging of firearms. Power saws cannot be used between 10 am and 8 pm. All motorized travel is restricted to developed roads.
- Show Low, Navajo County and Apache Sitgreaves National Forests: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
- No campfires (except in developed recreation sites), no smoking outdoors, no welding, no fireworks.
Evacuations: None. Residents and visitors should take time to become familiar with the Ready, Set, Go evacuation model. These steps help you to be READY in the event of an emergency by preparing now. Additionally, sign up for the Navajo County Alert System at https://tinyurl.com/y4vwrasw.
Closures: Highway 60 remains open. The southwest portion of Fort Apache is closed, including all Salt River sites within the closure area.
Smoke: The Snake Ridge Fire may continue to put up smoke as interior pockets of vegetation continue to burn. Please use caution when traveling along smokey roadways. For information on smoke and air quality visit https://www.airnow.gov.
Fire details:
- Today's Date: July 30, 2023
- Start Date: July 28, 2023
- Location: 11 miles southwest of Show Low, AZ
- Fire Size: 42 acres
- Cause: Lightning
- Containment: 0%
- Fuels: Grass and brush
- Resources: 342 total personnel for the Cottonwood Ridge, Snake Ridge, and Spoon Fires
Official fire information:
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Crews continue working to construct fire lines on the Spoon Fire
Saturday, the fire behavior was minimal due to light cloud cover and light winds. Activity picked up in the afternoon on the southeast corner. Fire growth occurred on the east and south sides of the fire. Crews continue working to construct fireline along the western edge of the fire to protect Highway 60. Air resources and crews worked until around 3 p.m. when they were pulled from the line for safety reasons due to weather. Today, crews will continue building fireline if weather conditions allow.
Public Meeting: The Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5 will host a Community Meeting tonight, Sunday, July 30, 2023, at 7 p.m. MST. It will be held at the Show Low Public Library Council Chamber at 181 N. 9th St, Show Low, AZ 85901. The meeting will also be Live streamed to the BIA Forestry & Wildland Fire Management- Fort Apache Agency Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/BIAFAAFireMgt. You do not need a Facebook account to view the video. There will be a question-and-answer portion at the end of the meeting.
Weather: Sunday, thunderstorms and light precipitation are expected to develop in the afternoon. Conditions may force air resources and crews off the line. Temperatures are expected to be in the high 80s for Cottonwood Ridge and Snake Ridge fires and may reach mid 90s for Spoon Fire. Cloud cover and higher humidity in the afternoon may help keep fire activity minimal, but outflow winds could push the fires and cause increased fire and smoke activity.
Restrictions: There are several fire restrictions in place depending on location.
- Fort Apache Agency: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
- No campfire, fireworks, outdoor smoking, debris burning or discharging of firearms. Power saws cannot be used between 10 am and 8 pm. All motorized travel is restricted to developed roads.
- Show Low, Navajo County and Apache Sitgreaves National Forests: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
- No campfires (except in developed recreation sites), no smoking outdoors, no welding, no fireworks.
Evacuations: None. Residents and visitors should take time to become familiar with the Ready, Set, Go evacuation model. These steps help you to be READY in the event of an emergency by preparing now. Additionally, sign up for the Navajo County Alert System at https://tinyurl.com/y4vwrasw.
Closures: Highway 60 remains open. The southwest portion of Fort Apache is closed, including all Salt River sites within the closure area.
Smoke: For information on smoke and air quality visit https://www.airnow.gov.
Fire details:
- Today's Date: July 30, 2023
- Start Date: July 24, 2023
- Location: 2.5 miles east of Highway 60 between Globe and Show Low, AZ, 11 miles southwest of Cedar Creek
- Fire Size: 4531 acres
- Cause: Lightning
- Containment: 0%
- Fuels: Piñyon- Juniper, Manzanita, Grass and Cedar
- Resources: 342 total personnel for the Cottonwood Ridge, Snake Ridge, and Spoon Fires
Official fire information:
InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/azfta-spoon-fire
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BIAFAAFireMgt/
Cottonwood Ridge Fire at 45% Containment
Crews continued to construct line on the north and eastern edges of the fire Saturday bringing containment up to 45%. Crews were forced off the fireline around 1 p.m. due to thunderstorms and lightning in the area. Some interior pockets of vegetation, mostly in drainages, will continue to put up smoke for the next few days. Sunday, crews will continue to improve fireline and mop up hotspots working their way around the northern edge of the fire to prevent any chance of the Cottonwood Ridge Fire moving toward the communities of Linden and Show Low.
Public Meeting: The Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5 will host a Community Meeting tonight, Sunday, July 30, 2023, at 7 p.m. MST. It will be held at the Show Low Public Library Council Chamber at 181 N. 9th St, Show Low, AZ 85901. The meeting will also be Live streamed to the BIA Forestry & Wildland Fire Management- Fort Apache Agency Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/BIAFAAFireMgt. You do not need a Facebook account to view the video. There will be a question-and-answer portion at the end of the meeting.
Weather: Sunday, thunderstorms and light precipitation are expected to develop in the afternoon. Conditions may force air resources and crews off the line. Temperatures are expected to be in the high 80s for Cottonwood Ridge and Snake Ridge fires and may reach mid 90s for Spoon Fire. Cloud cover and higher humidity in the afternoon may help keep fire activity minimal, but outflow winds could push the fires and cause increased fire and smoke activity.
Restrictions: There are several fire restrictions in place depending on location.
- Fort Apache Agency: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
- No campfire, fireworks, outdoor smoking, debris burning or discharging of firearms. Power saws cannot be used between 10 am and 8 pm. All motorized travel is restricted to developed roads.
- Show Low, Navajo County and Apache Sitgreaves National Forests: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
- No campfires (except in developed recreation sites), no smoking outdoors, no welding, no fireworks.
Evacuations: None. Residents and visitors should take time to become familiar with the Ready, Set, Go evacuation model. These steps help you to be READY in the event of an emergency by preparing now. Additionally, sign up for the Navajo County Alert System at https://tinyurl.com/y4vwrasw.
Closures: Highway 60 remains open. The southwest portion of Fort Apache is closed, including all Salt River sites within the closure area.
Smoke: For information on smoke and air quality visit https://www.airnow.gov.
Fire details:
- Today's Date: July 30, 2023
- Start Date: July 23, 2023
- Location: 4 miles south of Show Low, AZ
- Fire Size: 345 acres
- Cause: Lightning
- Containment: 45%
- Fuels: Timber, grass and brush
- Resources: 342 total personnel for the Cottonwood Ridge, Snake Ridge, and Spoon Fires
Official fire information:
InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/azfta-cottonwood-ridge-fire
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BIAFAAFireMgt/
Fire Crews Continue to Build Control Lines on the Grapevine Fire
A combination of hand tools and saws were used to build much needed control lines along the west side of the fire by crews. A major protection effort was completed by dozers along the north and east boundaries between the Prescott National Forest and the community the Whitehorse. Control lines were also constructed along the west side of the fire at Shylock Mine by crews using hand tools and power saws. Efforts to complete control lines are ongoing at the Mingus Mountain Academy using hand tools, saws, and heavy equipment. Headway is being made to protect the 4H Camp with hand crews improving existing control lines and building new lines. A line has been established along the south side of the Brindle Pup Mine.
Restrictions: The entire Prescott National Forest is under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions which prohibits building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, including charcoal and briquettes, outside a structure that is provided by the Forest Service within designated areas for portions of the forest. Under these restrictions, discharging a firearm, air rifle or gas gun, except for persons engaged in legal hunting activities, is prohibited on the Prescott National Forest. Fireworks and the use of exploding targets are always prohibited year-round on national forests.
Community Response: Large Animal Shelter & Emergency Readiness known as LASER, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide safe shelter for barn animals and provide information for emergency preparedness. Partnering with Yavapai County Emergency Management in Prescott the trained volunteers were called to action on July 23, 2023 with the evacuation of Whitehorse residents while 38 volunteers remained around the clock taking care of the resident’s animals. The volunteers stayed on duty until the last of the animals went home on July 29, 2023. Altogether the volunteers put in over 600 hours of service caring for 13 equines, 7 goats, 3 pigs, and 69 fowl plus kept in communication with the owners, letting the family know the status of their animals. In addition to LASER we have many volunteer organizations that help during emergency situations including Red Cross, Sheriff’s Jeep Posse and Animal Disaster Services.
Evacuations: For current evacuation information contact the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office at 928-771-3260 or follow them at https://www.facebook.com/YavapaiCountySheriff.
Closures: Prescott National Forest Roads along the route beginning at the junction of FR104 and FR143 and extending ¼ mile on either side of FR413 to junction of FR132 then along FR132 to the junction of County Rd 75, Cherry Creek Road.
Fire details:
- Today's Date: July 30, 2023
- Start Date: Monday, July 21, 2023
- Location: Mingus Mountain, Verde Ranger District (T14N, R2E, SEC 4), approximately 10 miles east of Prescott Valley; 2 miles south of Mingus Spring Ranch
- Fire Size: Approximately 1049 acres
- Cause: Lightning
- Containment: 0%
- Fuels: Brush, timber and short grass
- Personnel Assigned: 375
- Resources Assigned: 2 Type 1 Crews, 5 Type 2 Crews, 18 Engines, 3 Dozers, 4 Helicopters and additional support personnel
Official fire information:
Please call (928) 925-1111; or stay up to date on Prescott National Forest news by checking the Prescott NF website and following us on Facebook and Twitter.
Racetrack Fire now 80% Contained
The Racetrack Fire is predicted to be 100% contained tonight at 6:00 pm with a secure perimeter. Although there is no threat of fire spread or potential growth; firefighters will continue to patrol and monitor containment lines by ground and air.
Weather: Today, monsoon storms are expected to develop in the afternoon with a high likelihood of wetting rains occurring in the incident area. Temperatures will be slightly cooler in the upper 80s to mid-90s.
Restrictions: The entire Prescott National Forest is under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions which prohibits building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, including charcoal and briquettes, outside a structure that is provided by the Forest Service within designated areas for portions of the forest. Under these restrictions, discharging a firearm, air rifle or gas gun, except for persons engaged in legal hunting activities, is prohibited on the Prescott National Forest. Fireworks and the use of exploding targets are always prohibited year-round on national forests.
Evacuations: None
Closures: Prescott National Forest Roads along the route beginning at the junction of Forest Road 104 and Forest Road 143 and extending ¼ mile on either side of Forest Road 413 to the junction of Forest Road 132 then along Forest Road 132 to the junction of County Road 75, Cherry Creek Road.
Smoke: Light smoke may be visible at times as isolated interior fuels continue to burn and smolder.
Fire details:
- Today's Date: July 30, 2023
- Start Date: July 23, 2023
- Location: North of Highway 169, south of Crater Mountain near the community of Cherry
- Fire Size: 405 acres
- Cause: Lightning
- Containment: 80%
- Fuels: Grass and brush
- Resources: 3 Engines
Official fire information:
Please call (928)925-1111; or stay up to date on Prescott National Forest news by checking the Prescott NF website and following us on Facebook and Twitter.
Mustang Ridge Fire is now 75% Contained
The Mustang Fire has not grown for several days, and firefighters are feeling more confident that the fire will remain within the current boundary. There was minimal fire activity, and the fire will continue to be monitored for any fire activity.
Weather: Temperatures on Saturday will remain in the 90s on the Cottonwood Ridge Fire and could reach 100 near the Spoon Fire. Thunderstorms, which brings gusty winds, remain in the forecast, along with a chance of afternoon/evening rain.
Restrictions: There are several fire restrictions in place depending on location.
- Fort Apache Agency: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
- No campfire, fireworks, outdoor smoking, debris burning or discharging of firearms. Power saws cannot be used between 10 am and 8 pm. All motorized travel is restricted to developed roads.
- Show Low, Navajo County and Apache Sitgreaves National Forest: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
- No campfires (except in developed recreation sites), no smoking outdoors, no welding, no fireworks.
Evacuations: None. Residents and visitors should take time to become familiar with the Ready, Set, Go evacuation model. hese steps help you to be READY in the event of an emergency by preparing now. Additionally, sign up for the Navajo County Alert System at https://tinyurl.com/y4vwrasw.
Closures: Highway 60 remains open. The southwest portion of Fort Apache is closed, including all Salt River sites within the closure area.
Smoke: Highway 60 will be impacted by smoke as the Spoon Fire continues to progress. Larger columns of smoke are more likely in the afternoon/evening. Please use caution when traveling along smokey roadways. For information on smoke and air quality visit https://www.airnow.gov.
Fire details:
- Today's Date: July 29, 2023
- Start Date: Monday, July 25, 2023
- Location: 12 miles west of Highway 60 between Globe and Show Low, AZ
- Fire Size: 103 acres
- Cause: Lightning
- Containment: 75%
- Fuels: Piñon- Juniper, Manzanita, Grass, Cedar
- Resources: 250 total personnel for the Cottonwood Ridge, Spoon, Cottonwood Ridge and Snake Ridge fires.
Official fire information:
InciWeb:
Cottonwood Ridge: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/azfta-cottonwood-ridge-fire
Spoon Fire: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/azfta-spoon-fire
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BIAFAAFireMgt/
Crews Work to Keep Spoon Fire From Moving West
The fire was active on Friday, pushed toward the Salt River by outflow winds from thunderstorms that passed through the area. Crews worked to keep the fire from moving west toward Highway 60, supported by air tankers and helicopters. Fire managers are looking for roads and natural barriers to keep the fire from moving to the north and east, while starting to build fireline to the west side of the fire to protect Highway 60.
Weather: Temperatures on Saturday will remain in the 90s on the Cottonwood Ridge Fire and could reach 100 near the Spoon Fire. Thunderstorms, which brings gusty winds, remain in the forecast, along with a chance of afternoon/evening rain.
Restrictions: There are several fire restrictions in place depending on location.
- Fort Apache Agency: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
- No campfire, fireworks, outdoor smoking, debris burning or discharging of firearms. Power saws cannot be used between 10 am and 8 pm. All motorized travel is restricted to developed roads.
- Show Low, Navajo County and Apache Sitgreaves National Forest: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
- No campfires (except in developed recreation sites), no smoking outdoors, no welding, no fireworks.
Evacuations: None. Residents and visitors should take time to become familiar with the Ready, Set, Go evacuation model. hese steps help you to be READY in the event of an emergency by preparing now. Additionally, sign up for the Navajo County Alert System at https://tinyurl.com/y4vwrasw.
Closures: Highway 60 remains open. The southwest portion of Fort Apache is closed, including all Salt River sites within the closure area.
Smoke: Highway 60 will be impacted by smoke as the Spoon Fire continues to progress. Larger columns of smoke are more likely in the afternoon/evening. Please use caution when traveling along smokey roadways. For information on smoke and air quality visit https://www.airnow.gov.
Fire details:
- Today's Date: July 29, 2023
- Start Date: Monday, July 24, 2023
- Location: .5 miles east of Highway 60 between Globe and Show Low, 11 miles southwest of Cedar Creek
- Fire Size: 4,531 acres
- Cause: Lightning
- Containment: 0%
- Fuels: Piñyon- Juniper, Manzanita, Grass, Cedar
- Resources: 250 otal personnel Cottonwood Ridge, Spoon, Cottonwood Ridge and Snake Ridge fires.
Official fire information:
InciWeb:
Cottonwood Ridge: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/azfta-cottonwood-ridge-fire
Spoon Fire: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/azfta-spoon-fire
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BIAFAAFireMgt/
Cottonwood Ridge Fire now at 30% Containment
The Cottonwood Ridge Fire stayed within the established firelines. Minimal smoke remains and firefighters were able to reinforce firelines, gaining 30% containment on the eastern edge of the fire. Saturday, firefighters will continue to construct and improve firelines working their way around the northern side of the fire, unless isolated thunderstorm activity forces firefighters to move away from the fire edge until the storm passes. Work to secure the south/southwest side of the fire will also continue.
Weather: Temperatures on Saturday will remain in the 90s on the Cottonwood Ridge Fire and could reach 100 near the Spoon Fire. Thunderstorms, which brings gusty winds, remain in the forecast, along with a chance of afternoon/evening rain.
Restrictions: There are several fire restrictions in place depending on location.
- Fort Apache Agency: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
- No campfire, fireworks, outdoor smoking, debris burning or discharging of firearms. Power saws cannot be used between 10 am and 8 pm. All motorized travel is restricted to developed roads.
- Show Low, Navajo County and Apache Sitgreaves National Forest: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
- No campfires (except in developed recreation sites), no smoking outdoors, no welding, no fireworks.
Evacuations: None. Residents and visitors should take time to become familiar with the Ready, Set, Go evacuation model. These steps help you to be READY in the event of an emergency by preparing now. Additionally, sign up for the Navajo County Alert System at https://tinyurl.com/y4vwrasw.
Closures: Highway 60 remains open. The southwest portion of Fort Apache is closed, including all Salt River sites within the closure area.
Smoke: Highway 60 will be impacted by smoke as the Spoon Fire continues to progress. Larger columns of smoke are more likely in the afternoon/evening. Please use caution when traveling along smokey roadways. For information on smoke and air quality visit https://www.airnow.gov.
Fire details:
- Today's Date: July 29, 2023
- Start Date: Monday, July 23, 2023
- Location: 4 miles south of Show Low, AZ
- Fire Size: 345 acres
- Cause: Lightning
- Containment: 30%
- Fuels: Timber, grass, brush
- Resources: 250 total personnel for the Cottonwood Ridge, Spoon, Cottonwood Ridge and Snake Ridge fires.
Official fire information:
Inciweb:
Cottonwood Ridge: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/azfta-cottonwood-ridge-fire
Spoon: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/azfta-spoon-fire
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BIAFAAFireMgt/
Crews Respond to Snake Ridge Fire
Friday afternoon an isolated thunderstorm passed over the Cottonwood Ridge area and a lightning strike started a new fire, named the Snake Ridge Fire. As of Friday evening, the fire is estimated at approximately 15 acres, and several air tankers and helicopters flew water and fire retardant to slow the spread. Crew will follow the air resources and begin to construct fireline to contain this new start. Light winds helped prevent significant fire growth.
Weather: Temperatures on Saturday will remain in the 90s on the Cottonwood Ridge Fire and could reach 100 near the Spoon Fire. Thunderstorms, which brings gusty winds, remain in the forecast, along with a chance of afternoon/evening rain.
Restrictions: There are several fire restrictions in place depending on location.
- Fort Apache Agency: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
- No campfire, fireworks, outdoor smoking, debris burning or discharging of firearms. Power saws cannot be used between 10 am and 8 pm. All motorized travel is restricted to developed roads.
- Show Low, Navajo County and Apache Sitgreaves National Forest: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
- No campfires (except in developed recreation sites), no smoking outdoors, no welding, no fireworks.
Evacuations: None. Residents and visitors should take time to become familiar with the Ready, Set, Go evacuation model. These steps help you to be READY in the event of an emergency by preparing now. Additionally, sign up for the Navajo County Alert System at https://tinyurl.com/y4vwrasw.
Smoke: Highway 60 will be impacted by smoke as the Spoon Fire continues to progress. Larger columns of smoke are more likely in the afternoon/evening. Please use caution when traveling along smokey roadways. For information on smoke and air quality visit https://www.airnow.gov.
Closures: Highway 60 remains open. The southwest portion of Fort Apache is closed, including all Salt River sites within the closure area.
Fire Details:
- Today's Date: July 29, 2023
- Start Date: July 28, 2023
- Location: 11 miles southwest of Show Low.
- Cause: Lightning
- Acres: 42
- Containment: 0%
- Resources Assigned: 250 total personnel for Cottonwood Ridge, Spoon, Cottonwood Ridge and Snake Ridge fires.
- Fuel: Grass and brush
Official fire information:
InciWeb: Cottonwood Ridge: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/azfta-cottonwood-ridge-fire
Spoon: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/azfta-spoon-fire
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Weather Still Not Enough to Extinguish Grapevine Fire Completely
Fire crews are helped by the current weather lessening the ignitability of light fuels while the heavy fuels are still showing heat in the interior of the fire area. Continued efforts by fire personnel on the ground are being focused on the structures being threatened if the fire were to breach the existing control lines. Dozer lines have been established along the northern edge of the Whitehorse community while lines have been constructed along the northwestern side; heavy equipment is being deployed along the northeastern areas along with Hot Shot Crews. The Brindle Pup Mine area is being treated by moving fuels with heavy equipment and support personnel. Due to terrain and limited access; firefighters continue to identify hazards as they begin to safely suppress the fire.
Community Response: When Whitehorse residents received the Go Status on July 25, 2023, rom the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, the Equine Emergency Evacuation organization (EEE) stepped up to transport residents’ animals to a safe shelter and helped them return their animals home on July 27, 2023. Twenty-four EEE-trained rescue volunteers assisted in this rescue. Not only did EEE transport 10 horses, 6 goats, and 33 birds safely to shelters using 7 two-member volunteer teams while they also had 60 communications with animal owners during the Whitehorse evacuation incident. The effort of the EEE directly contributed to the life safety of these animals. In addition to EEE we have many volunteer organizations that help during emergency situations including Large Animal Shelters and Emergency Readiness (LASER), Red Cross, Sheriff’s Jeep Posse, and Animal Disaster Services.
Restrictions: The entire Prescott National Forest is under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions which prohibits building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, including charcoal and briquettes, outside a structure that is provided by the Forest Service within designated areas for portions of the forest. Under these restrictions, discharging a firearm, air rifle or gas gun, except for persons engaged in legal hunting activities, is prohibited on the Prescott National Forest. Fireworks and the use of exploding targets are always prohibited year-round on national forests.
Evacuations: For current evacuation information contact the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office at 928-771-3260 or follow them at https://www.facebook.com/YavapaiCountySheriff.
Smoke: Smoke may be visible from multiple locations including Prescott Valley, Dewey, Prescott and along Highway 169.
Closures: Prescott National Forest Roads along the route beginning at the junction of FR104 and FR143 and extending ¼ mile on either side of FR413 to junction of FR132 then along FR132 to the junction of County Rd 75, Cherry Creek Road.
Fire Details:
- Today's Date: July 29, 2023
- Start Date: July 21, 2023
- Location: Mingus Mountain, Verde Ranger District (T14N, R2E, SEC 4), Approximately 10 miles east of Prescott Valley; 2 miles south of Mingus Spring Ranch
- Cause: Lightning
- Acres: 1,049
- Containment: 0%
- Personnel Assigned: 374
- Resources Assigned: 3 Type 1 Crews, 5 Type 2 Crews, 16 Engines, 2 Dozers, 4 Helicopters and additional support personnel
- Fuel: Brush, Timber and Short Grass
Official fire information:
Please call (928)925-1111; or stay up to date on Prescott National Forest news by checking the Prescott NF website and following us on Facebook and Twitter.
Management Team assumes command of three fires — Cottonwood Ridge Fire, Mustang Ridge Fire and the Spoon Fire on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation
Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5 assumed command of three fires — Cottonwood Ridge Fire, Mustang Ridge Fire and the Spoon Fire — on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation.
Spoon Fire Update: Wednesday, the Spoon Fire, +30 miles south of Show Low, produced a large column of smoke in the afternoon that could be seen from Show Low. This was not smoke from the nearby Cottonwood Ridge Fire. Single-engine airtankers and one large airtanker dropped retardant on the west side of the Spoon Fire. After carefully considering the weather, and vegetation in the area, and potential threats, fire managers will actively suppress the westside of the fire to prevent movement towards Highway 60. On the east side of the fire, firefighters are looking for opportunity to safely contain the fire using roads, natural barriers and constructed fireline.
Cottonwood Ridge Fire Update: There was no growth on the Cottonwood Ridge Fire Wednesday. After more accurate infrared mapping, acres decreased from 411 to 345. The fire produced minimal heat and smoke. A type-1 helicopter dropped buckets of water on hotspots identified by firefighters on the ground. On Thursday, crews will continue to construct fireline directly at the fire’s edge on north side of the fire. Crews will also be securing fireline on the south/southwest side of the fire. Aerial resources will be available if needed.
Mustang Ridge Fire Update: The Mustang Ridge Fire did not grow Wednesday. There was minimal fire activity and smoke. Today, a crew will hike into the remote fire, addressing any remaining smoldering vegetation.
Weather: Temperatures tomorrow will be in the upper 90s on the Cottonwood Ridge Fire. Light winds 5-10 mph are forecasted. There is a chance of rain tomorrow afternoon/evening as monsoonal moisture passes across parts of Arizona. The lower wind speeds will help decrease fire behavior on the Mustang and Cottonwood Fires.
Evacuations: None. Residence and visitors and should take this time to familiarize themselves with the Ready, Set, Go evacuation model. The three steps encourage Arizonans to get READY by preparing now for what threatens their community. Additionally, sign up for the Navajo County Alert System at https://tinyurl.com/y4vwrasw.
Smoke: Highway 60 will be impacted by smoke as the Spoon Fire continues to progress. Larger columns of smoke are more likely in the afternoon/evening. Please use caution when traveling along smokey roadways. For information on smoke and air quality visit https://www.airnow.gov
Closures: There are no Highway closures in place. The southwest portion of Fort Apache is closed, including all Salt River sites within the closure area.
Fire Restrictions: There are several fire restrictions in place depending on location.
- Fort Apache Agency: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions: No campfire, fireworks, outdoor smoking, debris burning or discharging of firearms. Power saws cannot be used between 10 am and 8 pm. All motorized travel is restricted to developed roads.
- Show Low, Navajo County and Apache Sitgreaves National Forest: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions: No campfires (except in developed recreation sites), no smoking outdoors, no welding, no fireworks.
Fire details:
Cottonwood Ridge Fire Quick Facts
- Acres: 345
- Cause: Lightning
- Containment: 0%
- Start Date: July 23, 2023
- Location: 4 miles south of Show Low, AZ
- Fuels: Timber, grass, brush
Spoon Fire Quick Facts
- Acres: 3,202
- Cause: Lightning
- Containment: 0%
- Start Date: July 24, 2023
- Location: 2.5 miles east of Highway 60 between Globe and Show Low, AZ. 20 miles south of Cibicue, +30 miles south of Show Low
- Fuels: Piñyon- Juniper, Manzanita, Grass, Cedar
Mustang Ridge Fire Quick Facts
- Acres: 104
- Cause: Lightning
- Containment: 0%
- Start Date: July 25, 2023
- Location: 12 miles west of Highway 60 between Globe and Show Low, AZ. 11 miles southwest of Cedar Creek.
- Fuels: Piñon- Juniper, Manzanita, Grass, Cedar
Total personnel for all incidents: 250
More Information:
Public information Line: 928-421-4579
Inciweb:
• Cottonwood Ridge: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/azfta-cottonwood-ridge-fire
• Spoon: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/azfta-spoon-fire
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The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for Friday, July 28 to Sunday, July 30, 2023
Take Action
- Drive as little as possible: carpool, use public transit, or telecommute. For information on transportation alternatives, visit Valley Metro: www.ShareTheRide.com.
- Fuel your vehicle after dark or during cooler evening hours.
- Reduce your time waiting in long drive-thru lines. For example, at coffee shops, fast-food restaurants, or banks. Park your vehicle and go inside.
- Use low-VOCs (volatile organic compounds) or water-based paints, stains, finishes and paint strippers.
- Delay big painting projects until HPAs have passed.
- Make sure containers of household cleaners, garage and yard chemicals and other solvents are sealed properly to prevent vapors from evaporating into the air.
- Eliminate wood burning in fireplaces, stoves, chimeneas, and outdoor fire pits.
- Avoid using leaf blowers. Use a rake or broom to keep debris out of the road and away from storm drains, ditches, and streams.
- Conserve electricity.
Restrictions
- Wood burning in residential fireplaces, chimeneas, outdoor fire pits, and similar outdoor fires is prohibited in Maricopa County. This includes individuals and businesses which have burn permits for open burning.
- Employees and contractors of government entities are prohibited from operating leaf blowers. Residents are encouraged to avoid leaf blowing.
- Off-road vehicle use should be avoided.
Transportation Coordinators
Due to unhealthy levels of ozone, Maricopa County Air Quality Department requests all Transportation Coordinators to email employees and activate your HPA plans. The department encourages the use of alternative modes of transportation, especially when pollution levels are expected to be on the rise.
Remind employees that they are encouraged to make more clean air. By taking small, simple steps every day, we can all make a difference. Additional tips on how to reduce air pollution can be found at www.CleanAirMakeMore.com.
Ozone: Ground level ozone is formed by a chemical reaction that needs heat from sunlight, nitrogen oxides and VOCs to form. The months of April through September make up our Valley’s longer-than-normal "ozone season."
"High Pollution Advisory" or "HPA" means the highest concentration of pollution may exceed the federal health standard. Active children, adults and people with lung disease such as asthma should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. Maricopa County employers enlisted in the Travel Reduction Program are asked to activate their HPA plans on high pollution advisory days.
Fire Crews Continue to Protect Properties from Grapevine Fire as Residents Return
Fire crews will be continuing the process of monitoring the western side of the fire while holding and improving existing control lines with fire equipment, ncluding dozers and helicopters, to protect the repopulated communities. Construction of barrier lines between the fire and properties will be constructed utilizing ground crew resources and heavy equipment. Crews will be conducting assessments on the eastern side of the fire for potential control line construction. Due to terrain and limited access; firefighters continue to identify hazards as they begin to safely suppress the fire.
Even without visible smoke there exists a potential of fire activity due to the heavy unburned fuels inside the interior of the Grapevine Fire. Flames could be pushed outside of the interior by drying conditions and monsoon winds.
Recreationists on Mingus Mountain should avoid camping and hiking near the fire and utilize caution while driving the roads as firefighters will be traveling to and from the fire.
Yesterday, a repopulation of the Whitehorse community was conducted by the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office due to the reduced threat of fire burning towards the area. Residents will remain in SET Status.
Restrictions: The entire Prescott National Forest is under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions which prohibits building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, including charcoal and briquettes, outside a structure that is provided by the Forest Service within designated areas for portions of the forest. Under these restrictions, discharging a firearm, air rifle or gas gun, except for persons engaged in legal hunting activities, is prohibited on the Prescott National Forest. Fireworks and the use of exploding targets are always prohibited year-round on national forests.
Smoke: Smoke may be visible from multiple locations including Prescott Valley, Dewey, Prescott and along Highway 169.
Closures: Prescott National Forest Roads along the route beginning at the junction of FR104 and FR143 and extending ¼ mile on either side of FR413 to junction of FR132 then along FR132 to the junction of County Rd 75, Cherry Creek Road.
Fire Details:
- Today's Date: July 28, 2023
- Start Date: July 21, 2023
- Location: Mingus Mountain, Verde Ranger District (T14N, R2E, SEC 4), Approximately 10 miles east of Prescott Valley; 2 miles south of Mingus Spring Ranch
- Cause: Lightning
- Acres: 1,049
- Containment: 0%
- Personnel Assigned: 359
- Resources Assigned: 3 Type 1 Crews, 5 Type 2 Crews, 16 Engines, 2 Dozers, 4 Helicopters and additional support personnel
- Fuel: Brush, Timber and Short Grass
Official fire information:
Please call (928)925-1111; or stay up to date on Prescott National Forest news by checking the Prescott NF website and following us on Facebook and Twitter.
Firefighters continue to make progress on the Racetrack Fire
Southwest Area Type 4 Team led by Incident Commander Andrew Giralt, assumed command of the Racetrack fire this morning, Friday July 28, 2023. Firefighters have made progress strengthening and improving the perimeter of the Racetrack Fire, preventing growth during afternoon thunderstorms. Crews and heavy equipment will continue to patrol the fire, mop up remaining hot spots near control lines, repair and rehabilitate areas where suppression actions were taken, and clear hazardous snags and debris. in and around the fire area. Light smoke may be visible at times, as interior fuels continue to burn and smolder.
Over the next few days, the Incident Management Team will begin to release resources. This processis known as right-sizing the organization. Crews will be released from the fire as objectives are met and made available to assist with other wildfires in the southwest. Remaining resources will patrol and hold the fire perimeter to ensure the fire remains within the planning area.
Weather: Today, monsoon moisture is expected to start increasing in the region. This will result in greater coverage of showers and storms in the area.
Restrictions: The entire Prescott National Forest is under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions which prohibits building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, including charcoal and briquettes, outside a structure that is provided by the Forest Service within designated areas for portions of the forest. Under these restrictions, discharging a firearm, air rifle or gas gun, except for persons engaged in legal hunting activities, is prohibited on the Prescott National Forest. Fireworks and the use of exploding targets are always prohibited year-round on national forests.
Evacuations: Please follow Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page for current evacuation information at: https://www.facebook.com/YavapaiCountySheriff or call their non-emergency number at (928) 771-3260.
- Fire details:
- Today's Date: July 28, 2023
- Start Date: Monday, July 21, 2023
- Location: North of Highway 169, south of Crater Mountain near the community of Cherry
- Fire Size: 405 acres
- Cause: Lightning
- Containment: 60%
- Fuels: Grass and brush
- Fire Behavior: Low fire behavior
- Resources: 1 Type-1 Crew, 2 Type-2 Crews, 4 Engines, 1 Dozer and additional support personnel.
Official fire information:
Please call (928) 925-1111; or stay up to date on Prescott National Forest news by checking the Prescott NF website and following us on Facebook and Twitter.
Firefighters Respond to Smoke Report in Cedar Bench Wilderness
At approximately 3:30 PM on Thursday, July 27, 2023, resources from Prescott National Forest responded a smoke report on the Verde Ranger District. It was determined that the fire was in the Cedar Bench Wilderness near Red Basin Spring (T12N, R5E, S21). Due to location Helicopter 4HH did a recon flight, estimated the fire to ½ acre with low to minimal fire behavior burning short grass and brush. The Cedar fire is visible from the Fossil Creek Road (FSR 705) and HWY 260. There are no values at risk or threatened. Precipitation is expected over the fire are on Saturday and will be monitored daily by air.
There will not be another news release on the Cedar Fire unless fire activity increases or if there are significant changes.
For fire information please call Prescott National Forest Fire Information at (928) 925-1111; or stay up to date on Prescott National Forest news by checking the Prescott NF website and following us on Facebook and Twitter.
A photo of smoke in the Cedar Bench Wilderness July 27 2023.png A map of the Cedar Bench Wilderness fire July 27 2023.pngThe Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for Thursday, July 27 and Friday, July 28, 2023
Take Action
- Drive as little as possible: carpool, use public transit, or telecommute. For information on transportation alternatives, visit Valley Metro: www.ShareTheRide.com.
- Fuel your vehicle after dark or during cooler evening hours.
- Reduce your time waiting in long drive-thru lines. For example, at coffee shops, fast-food restaurants, or banks. Park your vehicle and go inside.
- Use low-VOCs (volatile organic compounds) or water-based paints, stains, finishes and paint strippers.
- Delay big painting projects until HPAs have passed.
- Make sure containers of household cleaners, garage and yard chemicals and other solvents are sealed properly to prevent vapors from evaporating into the air.
- Eliminate wood burning in fireplaces, stoves, chimeneas, and outdoor fire pits.
- Avoid using leaf blowers. Use a rake or broom to keep debris out of the road and away from storm drains, ditches, and streams.
- Conserve electricity.
Restrictions
- Wood burning in residential fireplaces, chimeneas, outdoor fire pits, and similar outdoor fires is prohibited in Maricopa County. This includes individuals and businesses which have burn permits for open burning.
- Employees and contractors of government entities are prohibited from operating leaf blowers. Residents are encouraged to avoid leaf blowing.
- Off-road vehicle use should be avoided.
Transportation Coordinators
Due to unhealthy levels of ozone, Maricopa County Air Quality Department requests all Transportation Coordinators to email employees and activate your HPA plans. The department encourages the use of alternative modes of transportation, especially when pollution levels are expected to be on the rise.
Remind employees that they are encouraged to make more clean air. By taking small, simple steps every day, we can all make a difference. Additional tips on how to reduce air pollution can be found at www.CleanAirMakeMore.com.
Ozone: Ground level ozone is formed by a chemical reaction that needs heat from sunlight, nitrogen oxides and VOCs to form. The months of April through September make up our Valley’s longer-than-normal "ozone season."
"High Pollution Advisory" or "HPA" means the highest concentration of pollution may exceed the federal health standard. Active children, adults and people with lung disease such as asthma should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. Maricopa County employers enlisted in the Travel Reduction Program are asked to activate their HPA plans on high pollution advisory days.
Racetrack Fire at 40% Containment
Containment on the Racetrack Fire has increased to 40% thanks to firefighters with some help from passing storms. Firefighters are slowly walking the perimeter of the fire checking for heat and extinguishing burning fuels. For safety reason, firefighters are taking their time due to steep rugged terrain and weather conditions. With above average heat, possibilities of afternoon thunderstorms with lightening and winds; the safety of our firefighters is priority #1. Unburned heavy fuels in the interior of the Racetrack Fire will continue to burn producing some smoke.
Again, we would like to remind the public of the importance of fuel treatment across the forest; prescribed fire and mechanical treatments are necessary to reduce heavy fuels needed to carry unwanted wildfires. Prepping for a future prescribed burn south of Cherry slowed the progression of the Racetrack Fire into the community of Cherry.
Weather: Today, monsoon showers and storms are expected to develop in the afternoon, bring gusty winds and lightning.
Restrictions: The entire Prescott National Forest is under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions which prohibits building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, including charcoal and briquettes, outside a structure that is provided by the Forest Service within designated areas for portions of the forest. Under these restrictions, discharging a firearm, air rifle or gas gun, except for persons engaged in legal hunting activities, is prohibited on the Prescott National Forest. Fireworks and the use of exploding targets are always prohibited year-round on national forests.
Evacuations: Please follow Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page for current evacuation information at: https://www.facebook.com/YavapaiCountySheriff or call their non-emergency number at (928) 771-3260.
Fire details:
- Today's Date: July 27, 2023
- Start Date: Monday, July 21, 2023
- Location: North of Highway 169, south of Crater Mountain near the community of Cherry
- Fire Size: 405 acres
- Cause: Lightning
- Containment: 40%
- Fuels: Grass and brush
- Fire Behavior: Low fire behavior
- Resources: 1 Type-1 Crew, 7 Type-2 Crews, 4 Engines, 1 Dozer and additional support personnel.
Official fire information:
Please call (928) 925-1111; or stay up to date on Prescott National Forest news by checking the Prescott NF website and following us on Facebook and Twitter.
