The Circle Fire is at 2,800 acres and 35% containment. Yesterday, the crews focused on securing the southern and eastern edges of the fire. Firing operations were implemented in the morning to strengthen containment lines already in place. With the cooperation of weather and no production of thunderstorms in the area, fire activity was minimal. The afternoon saw minimal smoke production over the fire except in the areas where a small firing operation occurred on the southern end. Crews spent the afternoon and early evening patrolling the western and southern fire perimeter to address any...
Emergency Bulletins
7/23/2024 - 2:54 pm
7/23/2024 - 1:59 pm
The Circle Fire is at 2,800 acres and 35% containment. Yesterday, the crews focused on securing the southern and eastern edges of the fire. Firing operations were implemented in the morning to strengthen containment lines already in place. With the cooperation of weather and no production of thunderstorms in the area, fire activity was minimal. The afternoon saw minimal smoke production over the fire except in the areas where a small firing operation occurred on the southern end. Crews spent the afternoon and early evening patrolling the western and southern fire perimeter to address any...
7/23/2024 - 1:50 pm
The Romero Fire is 7,000 acres with an increase to 40% containment. Yesterday, firefighters worked along the western edge to mop up any remaining pockets of heat that might pose a threat to containment lines. Crews patrolled the fire perimeter while reinforcing lines put in place over the past few days. The dozer line was completed on the north end and tied into the Cottonwood Wash.
Multiple contingency lines were put in place north of the fire in the event the fire spreads past primary containment lines. Today, the main focus is on the northeast side of the fire where the majority...
7/23/2024 - 11:09 am
The Kaibab National Forest will lift all fire restrictions at 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Currently, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in place on the North Kaibab Ranger District (all National Forest System Lands north of the Grand Canyon National Park). The area has received enough widespread rain to increase fuel moisture levels. Cooler temperatures have reduced the risk of severe fire behavior.
The public should always be vigilant while visiting the forest, regardless of restrictions. Leaving your campfire unattended is illegal all year round. Campfires must be dead out –...
7/23/2024 - 9:13 am
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Tuesday, July 23 and Wednesday, July 24.\
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