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#Mercer #AZ #AZCNF http://bit.ly/2MziJ6q  Mercer: The Mercer Fire was ignited by lightning August 22\, 2019 in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness no

The 4039 acre Boulin Fire on the Williams Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest has exhibited no additional growth and is not expected to increase in size. This lightning caused fire was very successful in meeting the overall intent to reintroduce fire back into the ponderosa pine landscape for the purpose of restoring forest health, and ensuring long term sustainability.

With public and firefighter safety being the number one objective, Incident Commander Tyler Richwine was pleased to report there were no accidents or injuries, and there were no losses or damage to any resources or private property throughout the duration of this 18 day incident.

BOULIN FIRE OVERVIEW

Start Date: August 5, 2019.

Cause: Lightning.

Location: East of Spring Valley near The Beale Wagon Trail and forest roads 141, 713, and 730.

Current Size: 4039 acres.

Containment: 75%

Incident Commander: Tyler Richwine ICT4T.

Resources: One - Type 3 Engine, one-Patrol unit, and four-Miscellaneous overhead. Total personnel assigned is 10.

Current Status: The Boulin fire has reached its maximum growth potential at 4039 acres. There has been no movement on the perimeter and officials predict no additional acres will burn.

Firefighters will remain on scene for several more days as the burn area cools to ensure containment lines hold and to mitigate any hazards that may still exist. This will be the final update on the Boulin Fire unless conditions change.

Smoke: Some smoke may linger as fuels within the interior continue to consume however good ventilation will occur throughout the day with very little residual impacts to the surrounding area.

Additional information about the Boulin Fire, and the Kaibab National Forest can be obtained through the following sources:

·         InciWeb inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6511/

·         Twitter: www.twitter.com/KaibabNF

·         Kaibab Facebook: www.facebook.com/KaibabNF

·         Kaibab website “Recent News”: www.fs.usda.gov/kaibab 

·         Fire Information Recorded Phone line: 928-635-8311

 

#SheridanFire #AZ #AZPNF http://bit.ly/2Tz67wy  Sheridan Fire: new maps have been uploaded to this incident

#IkesFire #AZ #AZGCP http://bit.ly/2Yx8QeP  Ikes Fire: new maps have been uploaded to this incident

#SheridanFire #AZ #AZPNF http://bit.ly/2TZtLm6  Sheridan Fire: Expanded Sheridan Fire Closure Area Aug 24

#BoulinFire #AZ #AZKNF http://bit.ly/2MAQEvh  Boulin Fire: Boulin Fire Final Update:08/24/2019

#TrumbullFire #AZ #AZASD http://bit.ly/2TyowcY  Trumbull Fire: new maps have been uploaded to this incident

#Mercer #AZ #AZCNF http://bit.ly/2MziJ6q  Mercer: The Mercer Fire was ignited by lightning on the Coronado National Forest\, Santa Catalina

Today, Maricopa County Department of Public Health and Arizona Department of Health Services learned that a teenage international traveler competing in the World Hip Hop Dance Championship at the Arizona Grand Resort in August has tested positive for measles and may have exposed others to the disease.

“Public Health is continuing to gather information on locations where this person may have visited during her time in Maricopa County. Measles is highly contagious and can expose individuals up to 2 hours after an infected individual has left the room,” said Dr. Rebecca Sunenshine, medical director for disease control at Maricopa County Public Health. “Because of this, it is important that anyone who was in the same place as this person, monitor for measles for 21 days after the exposure.”

Sunenshine added, “If you haven’t developed symptoms by Sept. 2, you are in the clear.”

As of today, Public Health has confirmed that this individual was infectious with measles at the following locations, dates and times:

• Arizona Grand Hotel, 8000 Arizona Grand Pkwy, Phoenix from Aug. 9-Aug. 11
• Sky Harbor Airport, Terminal 2, Aug 11 between 5 pm and 10 pm

THIS IS AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION. PLEASE VISIT WEAREPUBLICHEALTH.ORG FOR AN UPDATED LIST OF LOCATIONS WHERE EXPOSURES OCCURRED.

Anyone who develops symptoms, such as fever or an unexplained rash, is urged to stay home and contact a health care provider over the phone. Please let the healthcare provider know that you may have been exposed to measles.

Measles is a highly-contagious, vaccine-preventable viral illness spread through coughing, sneezing, and contact with secretions from the nose, mouth, and throat of an infected individual.  Measles virus can survive in the air for hours and may be transmitted to susceptible individuals even after an infected individual is no longer in the room/area. You may be protected from measles if you were immunized with 2 doses of MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccine or if you have previously had the disease. Healthcare providers are required to report suspect cases of measles to Maricopa County Department of Public Health.

Symptoms:

• Typically appear 7-12 days after exposure to measles but may take up to 21 days
• Begin with fever (101 F or higher), red, watery eyes, cough and runny nose
• Followed by a rash that is red, raised, and blotchy. The rash typically begins on the face at the hairline and moves down the body. The rash may last for 5-6 days and may turn brownish.

People who have depressed immune systems may have a rash that does not fit the description above.

What to do if you think you have measles:

If you have a healthcare provider, contact him/her by phone and let them know that you may have been exposed to measles. They will let you know when to visit their office so as not to expose others in the waiting area.

If you do not have a health care provider, you may need to be seen at your local hospital emergency room/urgent care center. Please call before going to let them know you may have measles.

For more information on measles’ signs and symptoms or where you may find vaccine, please visit www.WeArePublicHealth.org.

#Mercer #AZ #AZCNF http://bit.ly/2MA07mz  Mercer: Firefighters make good progress on Mercer fire

The 1-acre Mulch Fire continues to burn and produce smoke due to deep internal smoldering within massive mulch piles, and wildland firefighters continue to monitor it within Yavapai County’s Camp Verde Transfer Station.   The fire, which was sparked by spontaneous combustion on July 10, will likely continue to burn and smolder for many weeks or even months since the piles are so large, and being able to locate every heat source to extinguish it is near impossible and extremely dangerous for firefighters.   Firefighters have contained the fire by churning the fuels with heavy equipment and soaking them for weeks, and there is no threat of the fire spreading anywhere else. No structures or private property is threatened.   The fire will continue to be monitored until it burns itself out, which could take several months. Communities near the transfer station can expect light smoke production from the fire that may intermittently impact the immediate area, but should not significantly impact surrounding communities.   Camp Verde Transfer Station is not accepting green waste until further notice. Please contact the Solid Waste Division of Yavapai County’s Public Works Department for more information.   The Camp Verde area has also been impacted by smoke from other recent wildfires in northern Arizona, especially as cooler overnight temperatures cause smoke to settle in natural drainages and canyons that flow through communities in Verde Valley.

Over the past two days, firefighters made progress with firing operations along Forest Road 223. This tactic is conducted to strengthen and improve the northern boundary of the planning area. Crews continue to move along the southern boundary, using hand ignitions to create a buffer as the main fire advances to the west. Yesterday the fire was tested by gusty, erratic winds but continued to spread as expected at a low to moderate rate.

Over the next few days, the Ikes Fire will begin to right-size resources. Crews will be released from the fire as objectives are met and made available to assist with other wildfires in the country. Remaining resources will patrol and hold the fire perimeter to ensure the fire remains within the planning area. The fire has spread across approximately 5,932 acres within the 7,785-acre planning area, and has 61 resources assigned.

One objective of the Incident Management Team is to allow fire to move through the 7,785-acre planning area for resource benefit. Naturally-ignited wildland fires play an important role in fire-adapted ecosystems by reducing dead wood accumulations to ash and releasing nutrients that stimulate new plant growth, and helping to regulate insect and disease levels. These fires also create a mosaic of burned and unburned vegetation, which increases habitat diversity and breaks up continuous fuels on the forest floor (branches, fallen trees, etc.) which can help limit or slow the intensity and spread of large wildfires in the future. The Ikes Fire poses no danger to structures or local infrastructure.

Predicted forecast for Friday and Saturday is generally dry with slightly cooler temperatures and breezy conditions. Temperatures will begin to warm back up as we move into next week. There is no rain predicted in the near future.

Smoke from the Ikes Fire, along with other fires in the area, will be visible throughout the area and may cause smoke impacts. Visitors traveling to the area should be aware of possible smoke along State Highway 67. Visitors are asked to drive carefully and turn headlights on for safety. It is recommended that anyone with sensitivity to smoke limit their time outdoors when smoke is present. For local air quality and related information, please visit the following websites: www.airnow.gov or the Smoke Management Division of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.

The North Rim Village and businesses are open. However, road and trail closures are in effect for the Ikes Fire planning area for Grand Canyon National Park and the Kaibab National Forest. The following roads and trails are closed on the North Rim:

Powell Plateau Trail, The North Bass Trail, Fire Point, Swamp Point, and the W4 road north of the intersection of the W4 and W1 Roads.

More information can be found at Inciweb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6475/.

Please visit https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/management/firemanagement.htm for additional information about wildland fire at Grand Canyon National Park or call 928-638-7819 for recorded fire information.

For fire information on the Kaibab National Forest, visit www.fs.usda.gov/kaibab or @KaibabNF on Facebook and Twitter or call (928) 635-8311 for recorded fire information.

 

#SheridanFire #AZ #AZPNF http://bit.ly/2TCAMsZ  Sheridan Fire: new photos have been uploaded to this incident

#CastleFire #AZ #AZKNF http://bit.ly/2OayAdk  Castle Fire: new photos have been uploaded to this incident

#CastleFire #AZ #AZKNF http://bit.ly/2TWqbtb  Castle Fire: Castle Fire Ramps Down as Resources Are Demobilized

NEW - #Mercer #AZ #AZCNF http://bit.ly/2MziJ6q  Mercer: The Mercer Fire was ignited by lightning on the Coronado National Forest\, Santa Cat

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a Health Watch (HW) for ozone effective August 24, 2019, in the Phoenix area. ADEQ recommends that people limit outdoor activity while the HW is in effect, especially children and adults with respiratory problems.

Ground level ozone forms when two types of pollutants—volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx)—react in sunlight. These pollutants come primarily from automobiles, but also from other sources including industries, power plants and products, such as solvents and paints. Generally, the highest levels of ozone occur in the afternoon.

Health Impacts

People most vulnerable to the impacts of air pollution include children, older adults, adults exercising outdoors, people with heart or lung disease and those suffering from asthma and bronchitis. Exposure can increase the number and severity of asthma attacks, cause or aggravate bronchitis or other lung disease and reduce the body’s ability to fight infection. Symptoms may include itchy eyes, nose, and throat, wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain and upper respiratory issues.

Please help reduce ozone by doing one or more of the following:

• Drive as little as possible, carpool, use public transit or telecommute
• Re-fuel your vehicle in the evening
• Avoid waiting in long drive-thru lines, for example, at coffee shops, fast-food restaurants or banks – park your car and go inside
• Use low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) or water-based paints, stains, finishes and paint strippers – delay big painting projects
• Make sure containers of household cleaners, garage and yard chemicals and other solvents are sealed properly to prevent vapors from evaporating into the air

Be Air Aware!

Stay informed and be a part of the ADEQ air quality challenge. Together we can make a difference to improve air quality for everyone in Arizona by following three simple steps. | Learn More >

#SaberFire #AZ #AZCOF http://bit.ly/2Tt4DnD  Saber Fire: new maps have been uploaded to this incident

#SaberFire #AZ #AZCOF http://bit.ly/2TZqcN2  Saber Fire: Saber Fire Closure Order Number: 03-04-19-21F

#SaberFire #AZ #AZCOF http://bit.ly/2My1iDe  Saber Fire: 8-23-19 News Release: Crucial burnout ops complete on Saber Fire