The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Friday, September 27.
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Yesterday fire crews successfully hand-ignited a twenty-acre section on the southern edge of the fire to secure fire line in that area. In the interior, fire consumed dead and down fuel in a natural way clearing the forest floor from buildups of vegetation that can contribute to catastrophic future fires, helping to protect the communities of Pine and Geronimo Estates. Today, crews will burn and monitor brush piles east of the Pine Trailhead to further secure the line as opportunity allows. More containment is expected near Geronimo Estates in the next day or two. The fire team plans to...
Firefighters plan to conduct prescribed fire operations on the Black Mesa Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests beginning September 25 through October 31, 2024, weather permitting.
The Point project area is 814 acres and is approximately 1 mile north of Forest Lakes. The boundaries of the project are mile marker 2 on FR 237 to FR 172 and FR 237C and constructed control lines.
The Dutch project area is 1,301 acres and is approximately 10 miles northwest of Forest Lakes. The boundaries of the project are FR 34 and FR 100 and constructed control lines.
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A local Type 3 Team assumed command of the fire yesterday afternoon and will continue to secure fireline and repair dozer and hand line. Yesterday, unburned fuels were ignited by aerial ignition inside the perimeter of the fire, contributing to smoke and ash in neighboring communities. Crews are also backhauling equipment and fire supplies longer needed. Excavators are working along the east edge of the fire near 646 Road to repair damage, use caution in this area. Fire and flames may be visible during nighttime hours away from the edges of the fire. The fire team is mindful of the...
Fire managers with the Coconino National Forest are currently managing a lightning-caused wildfire that began Saturday in an area adjacent to Fort Tuthill, beginning burnout operations today which will produce significant and noticeable smoke southwest of Flagstaff.
The Brigade Fire is located 1 mile west of the Fort Tuthill fairgrounds and located in...
