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Tuesday firefighters working the northeastern segment of the fire stopped fire movement at House Rock road.   Crews assigned to the north, south, and west perimeters were initiating suppression repair, patrolling, and mopping up hot spots in areas that have been secured. As a result of the fire suppression effort, containment was increased to 68%.  

The weather forecast for Wednesday continues as the two previous days with hot, dry, and with very unstable atmospheric conditions. Firefighters, aided by aerial retardant applications and water drops, will use handline tactics and dozers to continue efforts to limit fire spread today. On the active northeast segment of the fire firefighters will tie in newly created fire lines to existing, encircling the fire. With 386 miles of line around this fire, it has been a tremendous effort.  

Closures: Highway 89A is closed from Mile Post 545 near the Cliff Dwellings to Fredonia. Businesses remain open in Marble Canyon and Vermillion Cliffs. Highway 67 from Jacob Lake to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is also closed. Due to the road closures, the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park is presently inaccessible. See: https://www.Facebook.com/GrandCanyonNationalPark/  The South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park remains open. The U.S. Forest Service has closed the North Kaibab Ranger District. The Bureau of Land Management has also closed its lands east of Fredonia, both closures are for public safety. 

Restrictions: Kaibab National Forest has implemented Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. For a full list of prohibitions, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/kaibab/alerts-notices/?aid=58061  

Evacuations: Jacob Lake and several residences along House Rock Road.

Temporary Flight Restrictions: Temporary flight restrictions (TFR) are in effect around the entire fire area. Remember, that temporary flight restrictions also apply to unmanned aircraft systems (drones). If you fly, we can’t!   

Information Resources:
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov  
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MangumFire/ and https://www.facebook.com/KaibabNF/ 
Twitter: @MangumFire and @KaibabNF 
Smoke Outlooks: https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/NorthCentralArizona
CDC Wildfire Smoke and COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/smoke-faq.html
Public Information: (602) 345-0469 
Media Information: (602) 456-0878

Today's activities included structure protection and containment work, supported by helicopter bucket drops, focused around Mt. Lemmon, Summerhaven, and Willow Canyon. Low-intensity firing operations removed pockets of unburned fuels in these areas. Aerial firing operations were conducted south of Oracle. These efforts near Oracle Ridge and Rice Peak are intended to reduce the risk of uncontrolled fire growth to the north in the coming days.

Weather:  Highs reached 107 in the valley and 88 on the mountain today. Poor humidity recovery and light downslope terrain winds are forecast for tonight. 

Tonight’s Activities:  Along the southern flank, smoke was visible during the day and flames will be visible tonight as the fire moves east towards Sabino Canyon.  While very visible, this fire activity does not pose an immediate threat to structures. Night shift crews will patrol and remove pockets of unburned fuels in the Summerhaven and Willow Canyon area. Engines will patrol the fireline in the area of Ventana, Esperero, and Lemmon canyons. The fire backing off the Samaniego Ridge will continue to be monitored. 

A virtual public meeting will be streamed via Facebook Live tonight at 8 PM at Bighorn Fire Info at https://www.facebook.com/bighornfireinfo.

Evacuation Notices:  Visit pima.gov/bighorn or pinalcountyaz.gov/emergencymanagement

GO - Evacuate

• Mt. Bigelow & Lower Soldier HOA
•  Community of Summerhaven
• Willow Canyon
•  Lower Catalina Highway/Lower Mt. Lemmon Communities from Organization Ridge Road to South Willow Canyon

SET – Be Alert

• Community of Oracle
• Portions of East Golder Ranch
• Catalina Foothills between Alvernon Way and Sabino Canyon Road, north of Skyline Drive
• Peppersauce Canyon to Highjinks Road and Campo Bonito

READY – Prepare Now

• Oro Valley area from Catalina State Park south to Magee Road
• Catalina foothills areas from First Avenue to Alvernon Way

Sign up to receive emergency alerts at myalerts.pima.gov or pinalcountyaz.gov/emergencymanagement.

A temporary flight restriction is in place over the fire area. If you fly, we can’t.  Visit knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Closures: The Coronado National Forest closure order includes Sabino and Bear Canyons. Catalina State Park is closed. Closures and maps at inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/6741/. Catalina Highway is closed to the public at milepost zero. Oracle Control Road is also closed.

National Forest conditions: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/coronado/alerts-notices

Fire Details:
Location:  Santa Catalina Mountains
Size: 65,536  acres
Containment:33%
Injuries: 4 minor
Date detected: June 5, 2020
Cause: Lightning
Estimated cost: $21.7 MM
Hand Crews: 20
Dozers: 6           
Engines: 81
Water-tenders: 19
Helicopters: 10
Personnel: 876  

Information Resources:
Bighorn Fire Info: (520) 329-7439 & (520) 276-8981, 8AM-8PM
Media Phone Line: (520) 329-7640, 8AM-8PM
Website: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6741/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/bighornfireinfo
Smoke:  https://wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/EasternArizona

A Forest Service Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team was established by the Coronado National Forest to begin burned area assessments of this season’s forest wildfires to include the Bighorn and Emigrant fires which also burned on state, private, and federal lands. The BAER team leader is Greg Kuyumjian, who led the BAER assessment of the 2003 Aspen Fire, so he is familiar with the burned area of the Bighorn Fire. The team coordinates with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), National Weather Service (NWS), US Geological Survey (USGS), Arizona Geological Survey (AZGS), and other federal, state and local agencies as they assess potential post-fire impacts to the burned watersheds.

BAER surveys are rapid assessments that evaluate the burned area to identify watersheds having increased potential for post-fire flooding, sediment flows, and rock slides. Since the BAER survey is a rapid assessment to assist land managers prepare the burned area for the upcoming monsoon rains, the team will focus on potential emergency impacts to life, and safety on National Forest System (NFS) land and share the team’s findings with the responsible downstream agencies.

BAER teams may consist of scientists and specialists including hydrologists, geologists, soil scientists, road engineers, botanists, biologists, archeologists, and geographic information specialists. BAER teams collect data during their burned area surveys to analyze through GIS and computer models and present their findings along with recommended BAER emergency stabilization treatments in a BAER assessment report.

BAER teams utilize satellite imagery and specialist data to analyze and produce a runoff map that show the levels of hydrological potential flows during rain events. This is the first step in assessing potential watershed impacts from wildfires to any NFS values that may be at-risk from potential increased flooding, sedimentation, debris flows, and rock slides. BAER teams produce a report that describes threats associated with the burned area’s post-fire conditions along with recommended emergency stabilization measures and actions. BAER emergency response efforts are focused on the protection of human life, safety and property, as well as critical cultural and natural resource values such as the water quality of streams and wetlands on NFS lands.

BAER reports are shared with interagency cooperators who work with downstream private home and land owners to prepare for potential post-fire flooding and debris flow impacts. Homes or businesses that could be impacted by flooding from federal land that resulted from wildfires may be eligible for flood insurance coverage from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Information about NFIP is available through FEMA at www.fema.gov/national-flood-insurance-program, or www.fema.gov/wildfires-you-need-flood-insurance. Other flood preparedness information is available at www.ready.gov/floods at www.floodsmart.gov/.

SPECIAL NOTE: Everyone near and downstream from the burned areas should remain alert and stay updated on weather conditions that may result in heavy rains over the burn scars. Flash flooding may occur quickly during heavy rain events-be prepared to take action. Current weather and emergency notifications can be found at the National Weather Service website: www.weather.gov/twc/.

Bighorn Post-Fire BAER Assessment information is available at: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6796

The Bringham fire transitioned today from the Type 2 Southwest Incident Management Team 4 to the White Mountain Zone Type 3 Incident Management Team, led by Incident Commander Matt Bullmore. The White Mountain Zone Team managed the Bringham fire in the early days of the incident and will continue to build upon the valuable work that the Type 2 Team accomplished.

The Bringham fire burning in Strayhorse Canyon is slowly moving towards the Blue River, with predominant movement eastward into Bull and Thomas Creeks. Interior islands of unburned fuels south of Bringham Creek continue to be consumed and produce additional smoke. Fire crews will monitor Highway 191 along the fires edge for areas of active fire, and helicopters will continue to provide bucket drops to cool hot spots and aide in firefighting efforts. One of the primary factors that guides decision making during wildfires is weather, and the forecast is calling for warmer temperatures this week with highs in the mid-80s to the low-90s, low relative humidity and moderate winds.

Highway 191 remains closed in both directions between Mile Marker 189 past Juan Miller Road and Mile Marker 225 at Blue Vista. This closure will remain in place through June 27, 2020 and may be extended as needed. Members of the public are advised to drive with caution and leave roadways clear for emergency vehicles and equipment to pass. More information can be found at https://azdot.gov/adot-news/us-191-closed-eastern-arizona-mountains-due-bringham-fire.

Fire Information Officers are available from 8:00AM to 8:00PM at (928) 288-2154 or email at mailto:[email protected] Fire information can be found at the following links:

• InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6747/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apachesitgreavesnfs/

• Temporary Closure Order: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/asnf/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprd3793918

• Southwest Region Smoke Outlook:https://wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/SouthwesternRegion

• Bringham Fire Story Map: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/BringhamFireWebMap 

State Route 87 has reopened in both directions between Payson and the Valley after an extended closure prompted by the Bush Fire, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. 

One northbound lane of SR 87 remains closed between mileposts 223 and 236, near the junction with State Route 188, for use by firefighters and for repairs. Please budget extra time and drive with patience. 

SR 188 also has reopened, as has State Route 88 between Roosevelt Lake and Apache Lake. The long-term closure of SR 88 from east of Tortilla Flat to Apache Lake remains in effect. 

Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, by calling 511 and through ADOT’s Twitter feed, @ArizonaDOT. When a freeway closure or other major traffic event occurs, our free app available at ADOTAlerts.com will send critical information directly to app users in affected areas – where possible, in advance of alternate routes.

The Bush Fire is currently 61% contained. Firefighters have continued efforts to secure firefines to protect property. Limited fire activity is being observed. Firefighters continue to suppress hotspots within the fire’s perimeter as needed. Fire suppression repair work also continues. (Fire map)
 
Small pockets of fuel within the fire’s perimeter will continue to burn and create columns of smoke. Expect to also see dust devils of ash that are commonly mistaken for smoke within the fire’s interior.
 
There will be an online community meeting tonight on the Bush and Central Fires at 6 pm on  Fb.com/bushfireinfo.  An American Sign Language interpreter and captioning will be provided. A recording will be posted following the meeting. No account is required to view the video. If a pop-up box appears when you first navigate to the link, you can use the scroll bar on the right to scroll down to the view and/or click “not now” to minimize the login pop-up. We will monitor online Facebook questions during the meeting or you can e-mail us your questions at [email protected].
 
Evacuation info: Visit Maricopa County https://ready.maricopa.gov/ and Gila County: www.readygila.com/ for more information.
 
Smoke Outlook: https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/CentralArizona
 
Visit https://az511.com/ or call 511 for current road closure information.
 
For your safety and ours, please drive with caution. Firefighters continue to work along Highway 87 and 188.  Drivers should expect fire personnel and cooperators to be working on highway shoulders and should use extreme caution. Slow down and watch for firefighters working along the highways. Please not stop along the road in the fire area.
 
The Tonto National Forest has an area closure surrounding the Bush Fire. Fire restrictions remain in place. Details are available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/tonto/alerts-notices.

Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. If you fly, we can’t. Every time a drone is spotted near the fire all aircraft are grounded until we can be sure the drone is clear of this area. More info visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Fire details:
Acres: 186,848 acres                                                                                      
Percent Containment: 61%
Start Date: Saturday, June 13, 2020                                                          
Cause: Human-caused
Origin Location: 22 miles NE of Mesa,AZ                                              
Fuels: Tall grass and brush
Resources: 587 total including 3 Type 1 Crews; 6 Type 2 Crews; 30 Engines; 3 bulldozers; 4 water tenders; 8 helicopters

Fire Information: 
Public:  928-351-7596                                                
Media: 928-351-7723
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6773/                           
Facebook: Fb.com/bushfireinfo 
Email: [email protected]                          
Twitter: twitter.com/TontoForest
 
Bush Fire Perimeter Map: https://tinyurl.com/Bush-Fire-Map
Bush Fire Progression Map: https://bit.ly/BushFireTimeProgressionMap

The Central Fire is 23% contained. Firefighters continue full suppression efforts. Yesterday, crews on the ground and helicopters dropping water will continue to extinguish hotspots in the Robbers Roost Canyon area.

Access to the Central Fire is challenging. Crews are being transported by utility vehicles (UTV) and shuttled via helicopters in order to safely and effectively access the fire for suppression efforts. Aerial resources are assisting with suppression efforts as needed.

Hot, dry weather is expected to continue throughout the area. Southwest winds are expected to pick up in the late afternoon up to 25 mph.  

There will be an online community meeting tonight on the Bush and Central Fires at 6 pm on  Fb.com/bushfireinfo. An American Sign Language interpreter and captioning will be provided. A recording will be posted following the meeting. No account is required to view the video. If a pop-up box appears when you first navigate to the link, you can use the scroll bar on the right to scroll down to the view and/or click “not now” to minimize the login pop-up. We will monitor online Facebook questions during the meeting or you can e-mail us your questions at [email protected].

Smoke Outlook: https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/CentralArizona

Visit https://az511.com/ or call 511 for current road closure information.

The Tonto National Forest has an area closure surrounding the Central Fire. Fire restrictions remain in place. Details  are available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/tonto/alerts-notices.

Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. If you fly, we can’t. Every time a drone is spotted near the fire all aircraft are grounded until we can be sure the drone is clear of this area. More info visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Fire Information: 928-351-7596 (public); 928-351-7723 (media)

Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6792/                            

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TontoNationalForest/

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: twitter.com/TontoForest

APS customers in Punkin Center and the Tonto Basin area will experience a planned power outage from approximately 9 p.m., Thursday, June 25 until approximately 6 a.m., Friday, June 26.

APS needs to de-energize electrical distribution service lines to allow crews time to safely complete repairs to equipment damaged by the Bush Fire. Customers south of Jakes Corner will be impacted by the outage.

During this outage, we recommend customers keep refrigerators and freezers closed as much as possible; and turn off or unplug sensitive electronic equipment.

For more information, please contact the APS Customer Care Center at 855-688-2437 or 602-371-3680 (from metro Phoenix).

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Southbound State Route 87 has reopened between Payson and the Valley after an extended closure prompted by the Bush Fire, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Northbound State Route 87 remains closed while crews take the steps necessary to reopen it. 

State Route 188 also has reopened, as has State Route 88 between Roosevelt Lake and Apache Lake. The long-term closure of SR 88 from east of Tortilla Flat to Apache Lake remains in effect. 

It will take up to a few hours to reopen northbound SR 87. 

Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, by calling 511 and through ADOT’s Twitter feed, @ArizonaDOT. When a freeway closure or other major traffic event occurs, our free app available at ADOTAlerts.com will send critical information directly to app users in affected areas – where possible, in advance of alternate routes.

The Coronado National Forest, Safford Ranger District in partnership with the National Wild Turkey Federation will commence 2020 field operations on the Pinaleno Ecosystem Restoration Project on Monday, June 22.

The public will see increased traffic from Moonshine Creek/Cunningham Campground down the Swift Trail as log trucks transport decked timber from the mountain. Remaining operations will primarily occur in the Treasure Park and Snow Flat areas.  Campground closures for Cunningham, Treasure Park and Snow Flat will be in effect until logging operations are completed.  

Motorists are advised to use caution when travel on the Swift Trail with the increase in traffic.  The logging trucks are oversized loads and may need more room to maneuver around curves than passenger cars and trucks.

Monday continued the pattern of hot dry weather observed during the past several days. On the fire’s north east section, the fire continued to challenge fire fighters with afternoon runs.  The fire was steadily burning downhill towards House Rock road. Firefighters were prepared and poised to intercept the fire as it moved toward prepared lines.

Firefighters continued to reinforce containment lines, monitor for spot fires, and conduct suppression repairs in sections of the fire perimeter that have been secured.
 
The weather forecast for Tuesday is for continued hot and dry conditions with low humidity and an unstable atmosphere, ideal conditions for fire growth.  Fire managers plan to focus resources on the NE section of the fire where it remains active. Crews, utilizing water drops, dozers, and handline tactics, will continue efforts to limit the northern section’s eastward growth.

Closures: Highway 89A is closed from Mile Post 545 near the Cliff Dwellings to Fredonia. Businesses remain open in Marble Canyon and Vermillion Cliffs. Highway 67 from Jacob Lake to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is also closed. Due to the road closures, the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park is presently inaccessible. The South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park remains open. The U.S. Forest Service has closed the North Kaibab Ranger District. The Bureau of Land Management has also closed its lands east of Fredonia, both closures are for public safety. 

See: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident.article/6748/52037/

Restrictions: Kaibab National Forest has implemented Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. For a full list of prohibitions, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/kaibab/alerts-notices/?aid=58061  

Evacuations: Jacob Lake and several residences along House Rock Road.

Temporary Flight Restrictions: Temporary flight restrictions (TFR) are in effect around the entire fire area. Remember, that temporary flight restrictions also apply to unmanned aircraft systems (drones). If you fly, we can’t!   

Information Resources:
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov  
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MangumFire/ and https://www.facebook.com/KaibabNF/ 
Twitter: @MangumFire and @KaibabNF 
Smoke Outlooks: https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/NorthCentralArizona
CDC Wildfire Smoke and COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/smoke-faq.html
Public Information: (602) 345-0469 
Media Information: (602) 456-0878

Today’s priority will be structure protection and containment in the Mt. Lemmon, Summerhaven, and Willow Canyon areas.  If conditions are favorable, low to moderate intensity firing operations may be conducted to consume unburned fuels in all areas including along the eastern flank.  Opportunities to deepen the line south of Oracle will be explored today.  Firing operations may produce more visible smoke later in the day.

The fire backing off the Samaniego Ridge will continue to be monitored.  An initial attack team will be available to support suppression of any new fire starts in the surrounding area. Weather will be increasing hot temperatures with low humidity today.  Winds light and terrain driven.

Yesterday, the fire moved into Lemmon Canyon and smoke was visible from Tucson as upslope winds pushed the fire back towards the Wilderness of Rocks.  Firefighters focused on containment operations in the Summerhaven area and along the Catalina Highway.  The line south of Oracle was patrolled and continued to hold.

A virtual public meeting will be streamed via Facebook Live tonight at 8 PM at facebook.com/bighorn.

Evacuations:

Evacuation Notices:  Visit pima.gov/bighorn or pinalcountyaz.gov/emergencymanagement

GO - Evacuate

• Mt. Bigelow & Lower Soldier HOA
• Community of Summerhaven
• Willow Canyon
• Lower Catalina Hwy./Lower Mt. Lemmon Communities from Organization Ridge Rd. to South Willow Canyon

SET – Be Alert

• Community of Oracle
• Portions of East Golder Ranch
• Catalina Foothills between Alvernon Way and Sabino Canyon Road, north of Skyline Drive
• Peppersauce Canyon to Highjinks Road and Campo Bonito

READY – Prepare Now

• Oro Valley area from Catalina State Park south to Magee Road
• Catalina foothills areas from First Avenue to Alvernon Way

Sign up to receive emergency alerts at myalerts.pima.gov or pinalcountyaz.gov/emergencymanagement.

A temporary flight restriction is in place over the fire area. If you fly, we can’t.  Visit knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Closures: The Coronado National Forest closure order includes Sabino and Bear Canyons. Catalina State Park is closed. Closures and maps at inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/6741/. Catalina Highway is closed to the public at milepost zero. Oracle Control Road is also closed.

Information Resources:

National Forest conditions: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/coronado/alerts-notices

Bighorn Fire Information: (520) 329-7439 & (520) 276-8981, 8AM-8PM

Media Phone Line: (520) 329-7640, 8AM-8PM

Website: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6741/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/bighornfireinfo

Smoke Outlook:  https://wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/EasternArizona

La Guía de preparación y mitigación de inundaciones del Museo 2020 se envía por correo a los propietarios y residentes del área de inundación del Museo esta semana. Creado por el Distrito de Control de inundaciones del Condado de Coconino y la Ciudad de Flagstaff, la Guía contiene información importante sobre la seguridad y preparación durante la próxima temporada de monzones en el área de inundación del Museo.

El incendio del Museo, que estalló el 21 de julio de 2019, quemó 1,961 acres de bosque, incluyendo una parte significativa de la cuenca de la Avenida Spruce. Porciones de esta cuenca, quemadas de manera severa y moderada, resultaron en suelos hidrofóbicos que actuarán como vidrio y hojas en lugar de absorber agua, lo que aumenta enormemente el riesgo de inundaciones aguas abajo en el Mt. Elden Estates, Paradise, Grandview y Sunnyside vecindarios durante la próxima temporada de monzones.

La primera Guía de preparación y mitigación de inundaciones del Museo ofrece información sobre la temporada de monzones para los residentes que incluye comprender el sistema de notificación de emergencia; preparar las paredes de las bolsas de arena y qué hacer antes, durante y después de un evento de inundación. “Con la temporada de monzones a la vuelta de la esquina, esta Guía es requerida para todos en el área de inundación del Museo,” dijo la presidenta de la Junta de supervisores y la supervisora del Distrito 2 Liz Archuleta, cuyo distrito incluye el vecindario de Sunnyside. "Nuestro objetivo es ayudar a los residentes a estar conscientes e informados de la amenaza de inundaciones monzónicas, que es real y seguirá siéndolo durante los próximos años".

La Guía también tiene información importante sobre proyectos de mitigación de inundaciones a largo plazo que han sido instalados en y fuera de los bosques por el Distrito de Control de inundaciones y la Ciudad de Flagstaff. “la mitigación de las inundaciones a largo plazo es fundamental tanto para la recuperación de las zonas de post-incendios forestales como para la seguridad de nuestros vecinos”, dijo el Supervisor del Distrito 1, Art Babbott, cuyo distrito incluye el Mt. Elden Estates, Paradise, barrios Grandview. “Hasta la fecha, el Distrito de Control de inundaciones y la Ciudad de Flagstaff (COF) han invertido casi $600,000 en los proyectos del área de inundación del Museo para estabilizar los ventiladores aluviales, reducir los sedimentos aguas abajo y mejorar la capacidad del canal para transportar el agua de inundación de manera segura fuera de los vecindarios. Sin embargo, sigue siendo muy importante entender que estos proyectos solo pueden ayudar a mitigar, no eliminar, la amenaza de inundaciones en nuestros vecindarios."

Algunos de los otros mensajes importantes de la Guía incluyen la importancia de asegurar y mantener el seguro contra inundaciones, mantener las paredes de las bolsas de arena en su lugar hasta al menos el final de la temporada de monzones de 2020 y registrarse para recibir notificaciones de emergencia a través de www.coconino.az.gov/ready o llamando al Departamento de Administración de Emergencias del Condado al 928-679-8311.

Según la alcaldesa de Flagstaff Coral Evans, la Guía es una herramienta invaluable que reafirma el compromiso de la Ciudad y el Distrito de Control de inundaciones con la seguridad de los residentes del área de inundación del Museo. "La seguridad de nuestros vecinos esta temporada de monzones es la prioridad #1", dijo el alcalde Evans. “Después de la estación monzónica más seca de la historia, es fácil volverse complaciente con la amenaza de inundaciones.

También se puede consultar en línea una versión en inglés de la Guía de preparación y mitigación de inundaciones del Museo en www.coconino.az.gov/MuseumFire/FloodArea. Se está finalizando una versión en español de la Guía, que también estará disponible pronto en copia impresa y en línea. Una presentación sobre la preparación conjunta de la temporada monzónica y el plan de respuesta del Distrito de Control de inundaciones y la Ciudad para el área de inundación del Museo también está disponible en este sitio web.

The 2020 Museum Flood Preparedness and Mitigation Guide is being mailed to Museum Flood area property owners and residents this week. Created by the Coconino County Flood Control District and the City of Flagstaff, the Guide contains important information about safety and preparedness during the coming monsoon season in the Museum Flood area.

The Museum Fire, which broke out on July 21, 2019, ultimately charred 1,961 acres of forest, including a significant portion of the Spruce Avenue Watershed. Severely and moderately burned portions of this watershed resulted in hydrophobic soils that will act like glass and sheet rather than absorb water, which greatly increases the risk of downstream flooding in the Mt. Elden Estates, Paradise, Grandview and Sunnyside areas during the coming monsoon season.

The first Museum Flood Preparedness and Mitigation Guide features monsoon season information for residents that includes understanding the emergency notification system; getting sandbag walls ready and what to do before, during and after a flood event. “With monsoon season right around the corner, this Guide  is required reading for everyone in the Museum Flood area,” said Board of Supervisors’ Chairwoman and District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta, whose district includes the Sunnyside neighborhood. “Our goal is to help residents be aware and informed about the threat of monsoon flooding, which is real and will remain so
for years to come.”

The Guide also has important information about long-term flood mitigation projects that have been installed on- and off-forest by the Flood Control District and the City of Flagstaff. “Long- term flood mitigation is critical both to the recovery of post-wildfire areas and to the safety of our neighbors,” said District 1 Supervisor Art Babbott, whose district includes the Mt. Elden Estates, Paradise, Grandview neighborhoods. “To date, the Flood Control District and the City of Flagstaff (COF) have invested almost $600,000 in the Museum Flood area projects to stabilize alluvial fans, reduce downstream sediment and improve channel capacity to convey floodwater safely out of neighborhoods. However, it remains very important to understand that these projects can only help to mitigate, not eliminate, the threat of flooding in our neighborhoods.”

Some of the Guide’s other major messages include the importance of securing and maintaining flood insurance, keeping sandbag walls in place until at least the end of the 2020 monsoon season and signing up for emergency notifications through www.coconino.az.gov/ready or by calling the County’s Emergency Management Department at 928-679-8311.

According to Flagstaff Mayor Coral Evans, the Guide is an invaluable tool that reaffirms the commitment of the City and the Flood Control District to the safety of Museum Flood area residents. “The safety of our neighbors this monsoon season is Priority #1,” said Mayor Evans. “After the driest monsoon season ever, it’s easy to become complacent about the threat of flooding. The Flood Guide provides an invaluable reminder about the need for vigilance and preparedness for those who live and work in a post-wildfire flood area.”

An English version of the Museum Flood Preparedness and Mitigation Guide is also available online at www.coconino.az.gov/MuseumFire/FloodArea. A Spanish language version of the Guide is being completed and also will be available soon in hard copy and online. A presentation regarding the City and Flood Control District’s monsoon season joint preparation and response plan for the Museum Flood area also is available on this website.

Grand Canyon National Park rangers responded to multiple heat related search and rescue incidents this past weekend. Hikers and backpackers attempting hikes in the inner canyon are strongly encouraged to be prepared for excessively hot temperatures and to understand their own physical limitations in order to prevent emergency situations for themselves and responders.
 
On Saturday, June 20, Phantom Ranch rangers responded to a river runner experiencing heat illness and fatigue on a Colorado River trip. The river runner drank an excessive quantity of water, leading to hyponatremia and an altered level of consciousness. The park's helicopter and ambulance transported the patient to the Flagstaff Medical Center in Flagstaff, Arizona.
 
On Sunday, June 21, Indian Garden rangers responded to a hiker experiencing an altered level of consciousness on the Bright Angel Trail. When rangers arrived they observed the hiker was in heat stroke and immediately used active cooling measures. The patient was transferred via helicopter to the Flagstaff Medical Center.
 
Other incidents this weekend involved assists for hikers experiencing heat exhaustion on the Bright Angel and South Kaibab trails.
 
Rangers at Grand Canyon National Park are strongly urging visitors who plan to hike in the canyon to take extra precautions and hike smart. Hikers should hike before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m., rest in shade whenever possible, and avoid hiking during the heat of the day. Rangers advise that anyone hiking in heat needs to balance food and water intake, drink when thirsty, and get wet to stay cool.
 
All visitors should ensure they are drinking plenty of fluids, resting in shade during the heat of the day, and watching for signs of distress in traveling companions. Visitors are also reminded they should be prepared to self-rescue while on the canyon's trails and recreate responsibly while visiting the park. Additional information about hiking smart in the heat is available at https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/hike-smart.htm.

Firefighters are working fully suppress the Central Fire as they can do so safely and effectively.  ​
Challenges include hot temperatures, a heavy load of grass, extremely dry fuels, and limited access ​
to remote areas. The fire is moving to the north-northeast through grass and shrubs on the New ​
River Mesa, away from structures.​

• Central Fire map 6/22/20 (PDF)​

Yesterday, the west perimeter saw an increase in activity. Aerial resources were utilized in the ​
New River Drainage area to drop water and retardant to slow the fire, allowing crews to safely ​
access the area and conduct full suppression tactics.​
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Firefighters are working to protect structures to the south-southwest. Crews are working to secure ​
line along the west perimeter to prevent further spread. The east side of the fire nears Hells ​
Canyon Tank is the most active. Helitack crews and hotshots are working to access the area in order ​
to complete the work necessary to slow and stop the fire spread. They will be supported by aerial ​
resources as needed.​
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A recording of last night’s online community meeting tonight on the Bush and Central Fires is ​
available at https://tinyurl.com/June21video.​
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​Hot, dry weather is expected to continue throughout the area. Expect high temperatures, light winds ​
in the morning and gusts up to 20 mph.​
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Visit https://az511.com/ or call 511 for current road closure information.​

The Tonto National Forest has an area closure surrounding the Central Fire. Fire restrictions ​
remain in place. Details are available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/tonto/alerts-notices.​
​​
Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. If you fly, we can’t. Every time a drone is spotted near the fire ​
all aircraft are grounded until we can be sure the drone is clear of this area. More info visit ​
http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Fire Details:
Acres: 3,956 acres (based on infrared flight)                                       
Percent ​Containment: 0%​
Start Date: Saturday, June 20, 2020                                                     
Cause: ​Human-caused​
Origin Location: East of New River, AZ                                               
Fuels: Tall grass and brush​
Resources: 192 total including 5 Type 1 crews; 2 Type 2 crews; 6 engines, 2 dozers, 2 water tenders​

Information Resources:
Public Phone: (928) 351-7723
Media Phone: (928) 351- 7596
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6792/
Facebook: Tonto National Forest
Twitter: @TontoForest
Smoke Outlook: https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/CentralArizona​

The northwest portion of the Bush Fire remains the most active. Firefighters are continuing to work along the SR87, strengthening fireline to secure the area. They are also continuing efforts to help protect the Sunflower area.

• Interactive Bush Fire perimeter map: https://tinyurl.com/Bush-Fire-Map

Expect to continue to see smoke in the large pocket of unburned fuel within the fire’s perimeter on the east side of the fire near Highway 188. The south end of the fire remains in monitor status. Smoldering along the lake will continue as isolated pockets of previously unburned vegetation.

A recording of last night’s online community meeting tonight on the Bush and Central Fires is available at https://tinyurl.com/June21video. Additional video updates are available at https://tinyurl.com/BushFireVideoUpdates.

Hot, dry weather, similar to yesterday is expected again today. Firefighters continue to use sing a range of tactics to fully suppress the fire. They are working to protect values at risk including nearby communities, state highways, communication sites and power lines.

Sunflower and residents and visitors to Apache Lake remain under "Go" evacuation notice. The communities of Tonto Basin, Punkin Center, Pioneer Pass, Brownsville, Slate Creek, and Jake’s Creek have returned to "Set" mode. Gisela, Rye, Deer Creek, 76 Ranch and Bar T Bar Ranch (BT Ranch) remain in "Set" status. Evacuation and shelter info map: https://tinyurl.com/bushfirepublicinfo. Visit Maricopa County https://ready.maricopa.gov/ and Gila County: www.readygila.com/ for more information.

Visit https://az511.com/ or call 511 for current road closure information. State Route 87 is closed from Payson (milepost 251) to Bush Highway (milepost 199). State Route 188 is closed between SR 87 (milepost 276) and Roosevelt Lake at milepost 243. In addition, State Route 88 is closed between Apache Lake (milepost 229) to State Route 188 (milepost 242). The long-term SR 88 closure from east of Tortilla Flat to Apache Lake also remains in effect.

The Tonto National Forest has an area closure surrounding the Bush Fire. Fire restrictions remain in place. Details are available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/tonto/alerts-notices.

Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. If you fly, we can’t. Every time a drone is spotted near the fire all aircraft are grounded until we can be sure the drone is clear of this area. More info visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Fire Details:
Acres: 186,086 acres (based on infrared flight) 
Percent Containment: 42%
Start Date: Saturday, June 13, 2020 
Cause: Human-caused
Origin Location: 22 miles NE of Mesa, AZ 
Fuels: Tall grass and brush
Resources: 704 total including 9 Type 1 Crews; 6 Type 2 Crews; 38 Engines; 3 bulldozers; 18 water tenders; 8 helicopters

Information Resources:
Email: [email protected]
Public Phone: (928) 351-7723
Media Phone: (928) 351- 7596
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6773/

Smoke Outlook: https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/CentralArizona
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bushfireinfo/
Twitter: @TontoForest

Tomorrow, June 23 at 6:00AM, Carl Schwope’s Type 2 Incident Management Team will transition management of the Bringham Fire to the White Mountain Zone Type 3 Incident Management Team, led by Incident Commander Matt Bullmore. The White Mountain Zone Team managed the Bringham Fire prior to the Type 2 Team’s arrival on June 13. The number of personnel assigned to the fire will continue to decrease due to successful firefighting efforts.

• Bringham Fire map 6/22/20 (PDF)

“On June 11, the Bringham Fire doubled in size initiating the action for the Forest to order IMT Team 4. Firefighters began working quickly to keep the fire from spreading west of Highway 191. The location of the fire was remote and providing logistical support for the firefighters was the challenge for the IMT. The Forest had clear intent on the priorities for the fire which remained consistent throughout the incident. We appreciate the support from the local community with the closure of Highway 191 and providing water supply and lodging for the firefighters working night shifts,” said Incident Commander Carl Schwope.

Yesterday, the fire was again active in the interior unburned areas near Tin Cup Corral. These interior burns produced some smoke but did not contribute significantly to fire spread. The Lolo Hotshots successfully completed their mission to construct fireline with the goal of keeping fire on the south side of Strayhorse Creek. Using established dipsites, helicopters provided support to the firefighters by dropping water on remaining hot spots. The majority of fire activity in Strayhorse Canyon remains confined to the creek bottom. Some fingers have pushed north, however scabby fuels and terrain are helping to limit fire spread. Slow continued movement down canyon to the Blue River corridor is expected as temperatures rise.

Highway 191 remains closed in both directions between Mile Marker 189 past Juan Miller Road and Mile Marker 225 at Blue Vista. This closure will remain in place through June 27, 2020 and may be extended as needed. Fire personnel are using Highway 191 to transport crews, supplies, and equipment to and from the incident. Members of the public are advised to drive with caution and leave roadways clear for emergency vehicles and equipment to pass. More information can be found at https://azdot.gov/adot-news/us-191-closed-eastern-arizona-mountains-due-bringham-fire.

Fire Information Officers are available from 8:00AM to 8:00PM to respond to questions via phone at (928) 288-2154 or email at [email protected]. Additional fire information can be found at the following links:

Fire Details:
Acres: 20,845 acres
Jurisdiction: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Clifton Ranger District
Resources: 2 hotshot crews, 3 Type 2 initial attack crews, 3 Type 3 engines, 3 Type 6 engines, 8 water tenders, 1 Type 1 helicopter, 1 Type 2 helicopter, 1 Type 3 helicopter, miscellaneous overhead
Start Date: June 6, 2020
Percent Containment: 20%
Origin Location: 22 miles north of Morenci, AZ
Cause: Lightning
Personnel: 308

Information Resources:
InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6747/
Facebook (updates and daily operational videos): https://www.facebook.com/apachesitgreavesnfs/
Temporary Closure Order: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/asnf/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprd3793918
Southwest Region Smoke Outlook: https://wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/SouthwesternRegion
Bringham Fire Interactive Story Map: https://nifc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=014fe10eaaf44038bcf7ee1f3a1013e7

Sunday westerly winds aligned with east draining canyons to push the fire off the rocky slopes towards the House Rock Valley. By afternoon, a large smoke column developed over the NE portion of the fire. Fire managers responded with air tankers and helicopters dropping retardant and water to aid crews poised to intercept new eastward fire movement.

The other portions of the fire perimeter remained active but within containment lines. Fire fighters continued to improve, patrol, and monitor the rest of the fire perimeter with great success.

 Today’s weather forecast continues warm and dry. Firefighters will again hold and secure fire lines and anchor points around various portions of the fire while watching for spot fires. The northern portion of the fire will be the main effort as other portions cool. Crews will continue efforts to limit the fires northern section’s growth eastward.

Fire information:

• Size:  69,277 acres                                        
• Containment: 28%                                      
• Cause:  Under Investigation  
• Location:  Origin 30 Miles SE of Fredonia      
• Total Personnel:  669 

Closures: Highway 89A is closed from Mile Post 545 near the Cliff Dwellings to Fredonia. Businesses remain open in Marble Canyon and Vermillion Cliffs. Highway 67 from Jacob Lake to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is also closed. Due to the road closures, the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park is presently inaccessible. The South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park remains open. The U.S. Forest Service has closed the North Kaibab Ranger District. The Bureau of Land Management has also closed its lands east of Fredonia, both closures are for public safety. 

See: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident.article/6748/52037/

Restrictions: Kaibab National Forest has implemented Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. For a full list of prohibitions, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/kaibab/alerts-notices/?aid=58061  

Evacuations: Jacob Lake and several residences along House Rock Road.

Temporary Flight Restrictions: Temporary flight restrictions (TFR) are in effect around the entire fire area. Remember, that temporary flight restrictions also apply to unmanned aircraft systems (drones). If you fly, we can’t!   

 For further information, please visit the following links:    

Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6748/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MangumFire/

Twitter: @MangumFire

Smoke Outlooks: https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/NorthCentralArizona

CDC Wildfire Smoke and COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/smoke-faq.html

Northern Rockies Type 1 Incident Management Team 1 will assume command of the Bighorn Fire today at 6PM.  The teams will hold a joint virtual community meeting streamed via Facebook Live at facebook.com/bighornfireinfo at 8PM tonight. 

Overnight, firefighters encountered challenges near Radio Ridge with spotting around Marshall Gulch. Today, crews will work to contain those spot fires to neutralize any threats to the community. Concurrently, additional firefighters have been mobilized to the Summerhaven community to bolster protection measures around structures.

Firing operations south of Oracle have been successful, and firefighters will scout the area near Samaniego Ridge today to determine if additional firing operations are needed to keep that fire in check. On the east flank of the fire, crews will be using bulldozers to tie containment lines into existing road systems and may conduct burnout operations near Davis Mesa if weather conditions are favorable.

Southwest Area Incident Management Team 2, led by Incident Commander John Pierson thanks the Coronado National Forest, the numerous cooperators, and the local communities in the Tucson Metropolitan area for tremendous support and coordination as this incident has unfolded. The team also extends thanks to the local media for providing timely, accurate information which is paramount to the safety of the public. Thank you all.

Fire Information:

• Acres: 58,553 
• Percent Containment: 16%
• Start Date: June 5, 2020
• Cause: Lightning
• Origin Location: Santa Catalina Mountains
• Personnel: 969
• Injuries: 5 minor heat-related illnesses
• Jurisdiction: Coronado National Forest, including portions of the Pusch Ridge Wilderness
• Resources: 7 hotshot crews, 14 Type 2 hand crews, 2 Type 1 engines, 28 Type 3 engines, 5 Type 4 engines, 17 Type 5 engines, 25 Type 6 engines, 5 Type 1 helicopters, 1 Type 2 helicopter, 2 Type 3 helicopters, 19 water tenders, 6 bulldozers

Evacuation information:

GO - Evacuate

• Mt. Bigelow & Lower Soldier HOA
• Community of Summerhaven
• Willow Canyon
• Peppersauce Canyon to Highjinks Road and Campo Bonito

SET – Be Alert

• Community of Oracle
• Portions of East Golder Ranch
• Catalina Foothills between Alvernon Way and Sabino Canyon Road, North of Skyline Drive

READY – Prepare Now

• Oro Valley area from Catalina State Park south to Magee Road
• Tucson foothills area from First Avenue east to Alvernon Way

Sign up to receive emergency alerts at myalerts.pima.gov and at pinalcountyaz.gov/emergencymanagement.

Closures: The Coronado National Forest closure order includes Sabino and Bear Canyons. Catalina State Park is closed. View the closure orders and maps at inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/6741/. Catalina Highway is closed to the public at milepost zero. Only residents and business owners may pass. Oracle Control Road is closed.

Fire Information Phone Line: (520) 276-8981 and (520) 329-7439, 8AM-8PM

Media Phone Line: (520) 329-7640, 8AM-8PM

InciWeb: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6741/

Facebook: facebook.com/bighornfireinfo