Emergency Bulletins

Yesterday, the final piece of containment line was secured around the Watch Fire bringing the total containment to 100 percent. Firefighters will continue to patrol and monitor around structures and the fire perimeter today. Smoke may still be visible occasionally within the containment lines.

Residents are asked to avoid burned structures due to hazardous materials that may have long term health effects.

Weather: The Watch Fire is expected to see temperatures around 100-105 degrees in lower elevations with light west/southwest winds between 5-15 mph and gusts...

Overview: Yesterday, the Buckhorn Fire burned its way to the Black River on the western perimeter. The fire movement was slow, with low-to-moderate behavior. Crews removed vegetation along the 2034 Road and that work is expected to be completed today. Crews then began defensive burning operations to remove vegetation ahead of the main fire on the southeastern and southwestern perimeter. Firefighters located old dozer lines along many of the ridges, which may be used to slow the fire’s progress. Today, firefighters will be moving north along the 2030 Road, working to remove...