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Crews continue to secure the fire's edge on the Circle Fire
7/21/2024 - 3:12 pm
Arizona Forestry and Fire Management | Pinal County | Circle Fire | Antelope Peak | Arizona Trail | Oak | Kearny

The fire was discovered Friday, July 19, 2024 with an unknown cause. When it is safe to do so, an investigation will be conducted to determine the cause. The fire is burning in grass and brush northeast of the Freeman Fire that occurred last week.

On Saturday, crews had a productive shift working to secure the south end of the fire that was initially estimated at 100 acres burning at the base of Antelope Peak. Firing operations were utilized to strengthen line on the southern perimeter as well as the east side. A thunderstorm moved over the fire area in the early evening, producing...

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Communities near the Romeo Fire may see smoke in the area
7/21/2024 - 12:47 pm
Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management | Romeo Fire | Pinal County | Ready Set Go!

The fire was discovered Friday, July 19, 2024 with an unknown cause. When it is safe to do so, an investigation will be conducted to determine the cause. The fire is burning in grass and brush to the North of the Freeman Fire that took place last week.

Yesterday, Firefighters were successful with structure protection of Hayden Ranch. Engines and crews worked to prep the structure and retardant was dropped around the property to protect multiple structures and cattle on the ranch. Fire activity was moderate through most of the day until a thunderstorm moved into the area late...

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Reservation Creek fire is 60% percent contained, no structures or homes threatened
7/19/2024 - 11:40 am
wildfire | smoke | Reservation Creek Fire | Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests

The lightning caused Reservation Creek fire was discovered on July 13, 2024. The fire is currently at 285 acres in size with 60% percent containment, and is located 18 miles southwest of Alpine, AZ, near the Fort Apache Indian Reservation boundary. The Reservation Creek fire will transition from a Type 3 to a Type 4 fire organization this evening. This will be the final update on the Reservation Creek fire unless fire activity and weather conditions warrant.

Operations: The Reservation Creek fire is utilizing a full suppression strategy. The fire is moving across the...

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Watch Fire crews will continue to monitor the fire
7/19/2024 - 11:06 am
Watch Fire | San Carlos | San Carlos Apache Tribe Emergency Response Commission | TERC | Ready Set Go | Stage 1 fire restrictions | fire restrictions

The Central West Zone Type Three Incident Management Team will assume command of the Watch Fire on Saturday. The team will begin shadowing Southwest Area Complex Incident Management Team Two beginning today.

Overview: Unburned materials within the Watch Fire perimeter will continue to smoke as fuels are consumed. There is no threat to containment and crews will continue to monitor the fire. Resources assigned to the Watch Fire responded to a new fire near Cutter Airport. The fire was quickly extinguished and is believed to have been the result of lightning. Crews are...

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Rain and cooler temperatures assist Buckhorn Fire crews
7/19/2024 - 10:46 am
wildfire | smoke | Buckhorn Fire | fire restrictions | Stage 1 fire restrictions | San Carlos Apache Reservation

The Central West Zone Type Three Incident Management Team will assume command of the Buckhorn Fire on Saturday. The team will begin shadowing Southwest Area Complex Incident Management Team Two beginning today. Reduction in containment is due to successful defensive burn operations.

Overview: Yesterday, operations on the Buckhorn Fire were halted as nearly an inch of rain fell on the fire. Prior to the storm, dozers worked to construct a fire containment line near Bull Ridge. Due to the steep terrain, the line will be completed by hand crews as weather permits. Today...

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