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#SheridanFire #AZ #AZPNF http://bit.ly/2HQn2Gd  Sheridan Fire: Reduced Sheridan Fire Area Closure

#SheridanFire #AZ #AZPNF http://bit.ly/2UB8U92  Sheridan Fire: Sheridan Fire Reduced Fire Area Closure and Map, September 6

Forest officials have reduced the size of the fire area closure, but motorists should remain vigilant due to the presence of fire crews and equipment working in the area and other hazards associated with the rehabilitation efforts.

Sheridan Fire Overview

Location: 23 miles Northwest of Prescott, AZ on the Chino Valley District (T16N, R6W, S16)

Size: 21,510 acres;

Percent Contained: 60%

Cause: Lightning

Vegetation: Pinyon-Juniper, Grass and Brush

Resources: Approx. 60 personnel including: 3-Engines, 1-Crew and 1-Helicopter

Current Situation: A new fire area closure has been implemented that reduces the size of the previous fire area closure order.  Public traveling roads in the vicinity of the fire area should remain vigilant for fire crews and equipment. Firefighters are still working hot spots, conducting rehabilitation efforts and removing hazardous, fire-weakened trees in the fire area.

Closure: Forest officials have re-evaluated and reduced the Sheridan Fire area closure. County Road 68 (Camp Wood Road) is now open. All areas north of County Road 68 (Camp Wood Road) are open with the exception of a small area adjacent to Forest Service Roads 95 and 9821B (see map). The area south of County Road 68 (Camp Wood Road) remain closed. The current closure area map and detailed description are available on Inciweb and on the Prescott National Forest website.           

The public can obtain additional information via the following:

• Prescott NF Forest Website: http://www.fs.usda.gov/prescott/
• Twitter:  @PrescottNF
• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PrescottNF/
• Arizona Fire Restrictions: https://www.firerestrictions.us/az/
• Fire Information: (928) 925-1111
• Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6522/

#SheridanFire #AZ #AZPNF http://bit.ly/2UCS4Xf  Sheridan Fire: Sheridan Fire Update September 6, 2019

#EdenFire #AZ #AZCOF http://bit.ly/2UEx2YC  Eden Fire: Eden Fire Update 9-6-2019

Summary: The River Fire grew approximately 1,000 acres yesterday and overnight, and continues to burn on New River Mesa north toward Forest Road 41, away from communities and infrastructure. High heat and winds caused fire activity to increase. Fire crews worked through the night, conducting burnout operations ahead of the fire in an attempt to contain the fire south of Forest Road 41. Additional fire crews and aerial resources have been ordered to assist with the operations today.

In order to provide for firefighter and public safety, Forest Road 41 (“Table Mountain Road”) has been closed from the Tonto National Forest Boundary on the west to the junction with Forest Road 24 (Seven Springs). Additional closures in the area may be required as the fire progresses.

The southern and western areas of the fire remained mostly quiet and firefighters continue to monitor these areas closely. Preventing fire movement off of New River Mesa to the west, south and southeast remain a top priority.

Location:

• Approximately 7 miles north of Cave Creek, and 3.5 miles east of New River
• Nearest town is New River

Start Date: 9/3/2019

Size: 3,000 acres (estimated)

Percent Contained: 0

Cause: Lightning

#IkesFire #AZ #AZGCP http://bit.ly/2MsW3Us  Ikes Fire: Wildland Fire in Grand Canyon National Park: The lightning-caused fire is being utili

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

The Redmond Fire continues to burn into the Salt River Wilderness Area north of Globe. The fire grew to nearly 800 acres on Wednesday, and is putting up smoke which can be seen from State Route 188, as well as US Highways 60 and 70. There has been minimal fire activity on the east side of the fire today, aided by higher humidity overnight. Firefighters are assessing control options to the east and south of the fire area. There are no threats near the fire.

Please continue to avoid Forest Roads 644 and 223 to allow firefighters to safely work in the area. Smoke will continue to be visible through the afternoon as winds increase, and communities in the area may smell smoke as the air settles down drainages at night.

Redmond Fire Overview

Location:

• Approximately 15 miles north of Globe
• Nearest town is Globe

Start Date: 9/3/2019

Size: 800 acres

Percent Contained: 0

Cause: Lightning

The River Fire grew about 160 acres overnight, continuing to burn on New River Mesa away from communities and infrastructure. Fire activity increased today over previous days with winds and canyons lining up to push fire north toward Forest Road 41. Nearby residents may see a helicopter dropping water on hotspots.

Firefighter and public safety remains the number one priority. The suppression response strategy is to prevent the River Fire from moving toward communities while limiting firefighter exposure.   

Additional firefighting resources, including engines and helicopters, have been ordered to assist with suppression operations as needed. Tonto National Forest fire managers are coordinating with local emergency response agencies and sharing updated information as it becomes available.

Residents can expect to continue to see the fire’s glow after dark and communities near New River Mesa may smell smoke overnight as the air cools and smoke settles into the drainages below

River Fire Overview

Location:

• Approximately 7 miles north of Cave Creek, and 3.5 miles east of New River
• Nearest town is New River

Start Date: 9/3/2019

Size: 2,100 acres

Percent Contained: 0

Cause: Lightning

A recent lightning strike on the upper third of the northeast slope of Sitgreaves Mountain is showing a plume of smoke and is visible from the communities of Spring Valley, Bellemont, and Parks. The "Rock Fire" is just over half an acre in size and is burning within the Eagle Rock Fire burn scar of 2010. The fire is located in steep terrain and has been receiving intermittent moisture since it was discovered on Sunday September 1.

Due to its location, Kaibab National Forest Managers have decided to avoid exposing firefighters to the difficult topography and high volume of snags in the area. This incident will be monitored from road systems around the base of the mountain and periodically by aircraft. There is no danger or threat to private property or residences. Firefighters will be on scene daily to observe behavior and plan for future actions as the fire moves naturally on the terrain.

Weather forecasts are predicting more isolated thunderstorms over the area for the week ahead which may influence fire behavior and visibility.

Additional information about the Rock fire will become available as the situation develops. Information about other fires and the Kaibab National Forest can be obtained through the following sources:

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

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for ozone effective September 6, in the Phoenix area. ADEQ recommends that people limit outdoor activity while the HPA 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.

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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

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#EdenFire #AZ #AZCOF http://bit.ly/2Uy7Xym  Eden Fire: Eden Fire Update 9-5-2019

Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) has received several reports of potential and confirmed human and domestic animal exposures to rabid wildlife.

A recent confirmed exposure occurred near Jacob Lake southeast of Fredonia, Arizona. An individual and a dog encountered a bat that subsequently tested positive for rabies. The individual is receiving rabies prophylaxis treatment and the vaccinated dog has been placed in a 10-day at-home quarantine for observation.

A potential rabies exposure occurred in a Flagstaff neighborhood where two dogs interacted with a dead skunk found in the dogs’ pen.  As a result, the skunk is being tested for rabies to confirm if the dogs were exposed to the rabies virus. Test results are pending.

An additional potential exposure involved a Flagstaff resident and two cats that were exposed to a bat suspected to have rabies. Test results in this case are also pending.

CCHHS is reminding individuals to use caution to protect against rabies exposure when hiking, camping or in situation where wildlife may be present. Health officials recommend the following precautions to protect against rabies:

• Avoid wildlife, especially those exhibiting unusual wildlife behaviors which can include; showing no fear of humans, aggressive behavior, staggering and/or acting sickly, and nocturnal mammals active during daytime.
• Keep all pets current on vaccinations and obey leash laws.
• Always keep pets away from wild animals.
• Never pick up, touch, or feed wild or unfamiliar animals, even if they do not appear sick or aggressive.
• Report any wild animals exhibiting erratic or aggressive behavior.
• Seek immediate medical attention if bitten by or when there is direct contact with a wild animal. 
• Pet owners should seek medical care from their veterinarian if their pet is bitten by wildlife. 

Rabies is a virus spread by the bite of an infected animal or direct contact with the saliva of an infected animal (such as via a scratch or tear in the skin). In Arizona, bats, skunks, and foxes are the main animal sources of rabies. Rabies causes severe damage to the central nervous system and usually leads to death once symptoms appear.  However, effects of the virus are preventable if proper medical treatment is obtained within the proper timeframe. 

Human exposures to rabid animals are usually rare, but domestic animals, such as cats and dogs often come into contact with wild animals and are at an increased risk. Routine rabies vaccination will help protect your pet against rabies.

Interactions with a bat or a bat found in a home should be reported to the Coconino County Health and Human Services Animal Management Program at 928-679-8756. Unusual wildlife sightings or behavior should also be reported. To report an emergency involving wildlife, call 911.

For more information on rabies visit www.azhealth.gov/rabies.

Summary:  The River Fire grew in size today, reaching 1,800 acres before nightfall.  It remains on top of New River Mesa, continuing to burn in grass and light brush north and east away from communities and other infrastructure.  Firefighters will continue to monitor the River Fire’s progression and direction, and are ready to call in additional air and ground resources if necessary.

Firefighter and public safety remains the number one priority.  The suppression response strategy is to prevent the River Fire from moving toward communities while limiting firefighter exposure.  Tonto National Forest fire managers are coordinating with local emergency response agencies and sharing updated information as it becomes available.  As long as the fire is not threatening communities, firefighters will not build fireline in areas with the potential to risk their safety because of excessive heat and the distance from roads and access to rapid medical help if needed.

Once the sun goes down, nearby residents may see the fire’s glow in the distance and communities near New River Mesa may smell smoke overnight as the air cools and smoke settles into the drainages below.

Location:

• Approximately 7 miles north of Cave Creek, and 3.5 miles east of New River
• Nearest town is New River

Start Date:     9/3/2019         

Size:    1,800 acres     

Percent Contained:  0

Cause:  Lightning

The River Fire grew in size today, reaching 1,800 acres before nightfall.  It remains on top of New River Mesa, continuing to burn in grass and light brush north and east away from communities and other infrastructure.  Firefighters will continue to monitor the River Fire’s progression and direction, and are ready to call in additional air and ground resources if necessary.

Firefighter and public safety remains the number one priority.  The suppression response strategy is to prevent the River Fire from moving toward communities while limiting firefighter exposure.  Tonto National Forest fire managers are coordinating with local emergency response agencies and sharing updated information as it becomes available.  As long as the fire is not threatening communities, firefighters will not build fireline in areas with the potential to risk their safety because of excessive heat and the distance from roads and access to rapid medical help if needed.

Once the sun goes down, nearby residents may see the fire’s glow in the distance and communities near New River Mesa may smell smoke overnight as the air cools and smoke settles into the drainages below.

River Fire Overview

Location:

• Approximately 7 miles north of Cave Creek, and 3.5 miles east of New River
• Nearest town is New River

Start Date:      9/3/2019         

Size:    1,800 acres     

Percent Contained:  0

Cause:  Lightning

#WoodburyFire-BAER #AZ #AZTNF http://bit.ly/2MUQyPp  Woodbury Fire - BAER: Woodbury Fire Closure Terminated 06:00 9/6/19

The Redmond Fire was reported on Tuesday afternoon.  The fire is burning near the southern edge of the Salt River Wilderness Area north of Globe.  The fire has grown to approximately 100 acres, fueled by dry grass and thunderstorm winds.  Smoke is visible from State Route 188, as well as US Highways 60 and 70.  There are no threats near the fire.

The public is asked to avoid Forest Roads 644 and 223 to allow firefighters to safely work in the area.  Smoke will continue to be visible through the afternoon as winds increase, and communities in the area may smell smoke as the air settles down drainages at night.

Location:

Approximately 15 miles north of Globe

Nearest town is Globe

Start Date:     9/3/2019         

Size:   100 acres        

Percent Contained:  0

Cause:  Lightning

#EdenFire #AZ #AZCOF http://bit.ly/2MWfwhp  Eden Fire: News Release 9_4_2019

#EdenFire #AZ #AZCOF http://bit.ly/2MRyQMP  Eden Fire: CLINTS WELL\, Ariz.\, Sept. 4\, 2019 – A lightning-caused wildfire about 4 miles n