The BLM Arizona Strip District’s fire crews are suppressing three wildland fires located south of St. George, Utah.
The Gulch Fire, located 12 miles south/southwest of St. George, was reported July 13, 2024, at 4:14 p.m. Due to more accurate mapping the fire acreage has been reduced to 632 acres. Resources on the lightning cause fire include 3 Type 6, 1 Type 5, and 1 Type 3 engines, 1 dozer, 1 Type 2 initial attack crew, 1 Type 2 crew and a Type 4 incident commander.
The Quail Spring Fire, located 14 miles south of St. George, Utah...
Emergency Bulletins
7/14/2024 - 5:32 pm
7/14/2024 - 9:42 am
Crews are making good progress toward full suppression of the Pius Fire, which has reached 71% containment. The public is asked to avoid the fire area and abide by any posted signage. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Fire Activity: Fire is firmly smoldering in timber. No perimeter growth is expected. Fire crews and equipment will continue to perform mop up operations and suppression repairs as needed in and around the fire area. While there is little heat around the edges of the fire, pockets of fuel well within the interior may continue to burn...
7/14/2024 - 8:46 am
Overnight weather over the last few days remains favorable to firefighters as they work toward full suppression and 100% containment. Cooler temperatures and increased relative humidity levels kept fire activity quiet through the night again. All established containment lines are holding. At 10 am this morning, the GO status will be lifted for the residents of Willow Springs Ranch. All impacted residents will be returned to a READY status. Roads within the fire area remain closed to the public and only accessible to homeowners in the area. Those roads include: Willow Springs Road at State...
7/13/2024 - 7:02 pm
The Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management (YCOEM) has been working in close collaboration with the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office(YCSO) and the Yavapai Fire Consortium on the Quail Run Fire near Cordes Lakes, Arizona.
After consultation with fire leadership, YCSO has decided to lift the SET status for zones YCU-2324, YCU-2333, and YCU-2330. The wildfire no longer poses a threat to the Cordes Lakes community. All roadblocks in the area are lifted as well.
We extend our sincerest appreciation to our community for their cooperation, patience, and understanding during this...
7/13/2024 - 3:18 pm
The Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management (YCOEM) is working closely with the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) and the other fire agencies involved with the Quail Run Fire near Cordes Lakes, Arizona.
At this time, YCSO has put zones YCU-2324, YCU-2333, and YCU-2330 in the pre-evacuation SET status. SET means there is significant danger in your area. You should be prepared to leave if told to do so by evacuating authorities. You can be prepared by gathering essential supplies for you and those in your care, including pets and family members: prescriptions, important...
