Emergency Bulletins

Crews are continuing to work toward full suppression of the Pius Fire, which has reached 65% containment. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The public is asked to avoid the fire area and abide by any posted signage. 

Fire Activity: Fire is smoldering in timber. No perimeter growth is expected. Fire crews and equipment will continue to perform mop up operations. Crews will also be implementing suppression repairs 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...

The fire stayed quiet overnight with the exception of the southwest flank as it continued to burn within pockets of fuels. Engine crews spent the night patrolling and monitoring areas where crews conducted burnout operations earlier in the day. Today, hand crews continue with those operations on the north side as they work ahead of the fire trying to tie in line and ultimately pinch the fire off at Willow Springs and Freeman Roads. Dozer operations also continue on the south side of the fire. Resources are working to keep the fire south and east of Freeman Road, north of Willow Springs...