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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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With Watch Fire at 100%, all areas are now in "Ready" status
7/18/2024 - 11:34 am
wildfire | Watch Fire | Ready | Set | Go | Stage 1 fire restrictions | San Carlos Apache Reservation

Heavy fuels well within the containment lines of the Watch Fire will continue to smoke as unburned materials are consumed. There is no threat to containment and crews will continue to monitor the fire. All areas that were in “SET” (be alert) status have been moved to “READY” (be prepared.) Although the Watch Fire is 100 percent contained, the hot, dry conditions mean fire danger is still extremely high. Residents should always be “READY” to evacuate in the event of emergencies.

To learn more about "Ready, Set, Go!, visit the Arizona Emergency Information Network visit: ...

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Weather Cooperates for Successful Day on the Buckhorn Fire 
7/18/2024 - 10:44 am
wildfire | smoke | Buckhorn Fire | Stage 1 fire restrictions | fire restrictions | San Carlos Apache Reservation

Yesterday, crews on the Buckhorn Fire completed removing vegetation along the 2034 Road. Work along the 2030 Road is roughly two-thirds complete. Firefighters also did defensive burning operations along the 2035 Road and made good progress due to warm, dry weather conditions and favorable winds. Firefighters were also scouting along the ridges for a “backup” fire line, known as an “contingency line” to the northeast. Today, as weather permits, crews will continue defensive burning to the east and south along the 2030 Road and complete defensive burns along the 2035 Road. Dozers will work...

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Arizona Department of Environmental Quality issues an Ozone High Pollution Advisory July 18-19
7/18/2024 - 8:16 am
Maricopa County Air Quality | Arizona Department of Environmental Quality | ozone high pollution advisory | take action | clean air make more

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Thursday, July 18 and Friday, July 19.

Take Action

  • Drive less, carpool, use public transit, or telecommute. For information on transportation alternatives, visit ShareTheRide.com.
  • Fuel your vehicle after dark or during cooler evening hours.
  • Reduce wait time in long drive-thru lines. Park your vehicle and walk inside at coffee shops, fast-food restaurants, curbside pick-up, and banks.
  • Use low-VOCs (volatile organic compounds) or...
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