The Romero Fire is at 7,000 acres and 30% containment. Yesterday, firefighters on the Romero Fire worked to strengthen and improve containment lines along Freeman Rd, up to the structures in Haydon Ranch. The Cottonwood Wash is a natural feature on the east side that crews are utilizing as a natural fuel break to prevent further spread to the east. Aircraft were utilized for the majority of the day to suppress further spread to the east and north. A helicopter was utilized for multiple flights over the fire for reconnaissance and a mapping mission. A dozer and multiple handcrews spent the...
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7/22/2024 - 1:44 pm
7/22/2024 - 1:24 pm
The Circle Fire is at 2,800 acres and 10% containment. Yesterday, a dozer completed containment line along the north end of the fire. This dozer line was tied into a wash on the west side that is currently serving as a fuel break. The wash runs south of Freeman Road and has also been improved by the dozer. Handcrews went direct on the northwest perimeter of the fire to support the dozer operations. Crews implemented multiple small firing operations to tie the fireline into the wash.
A severe thunderstorm moved into the area early Sunday evening. The storm produced strong, erratic...
7/21/2024 - 3:12 pm
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...
7/21/2024 - 12:47 pm
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...
7/19/2024 - 11:40 am
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...
