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Firefighters Respond to Wildfire in the Cellar Creek Area on the Bradshaw Ranger District
9/05/2024 - 5:30 pm
wildfire | smoke | Prescott National Forest | Cellar Fire burn scar | Cellar Fire | Arizona Department of Environmental Quality | ADEQ

On August 30, 2024, resources from Prescott National Forest responded to a reported wildfire south of Prescott in the Cellar Creek area. The lightning-caused Cellar 2 Fire is burning in brush and grass in the Cellar Fire burn scar and is currently estimated to be at 175 acres.

Due to the location and terrain, the decision was made to suppress the fire by using a full suppression strategy with a variety of tactics that will allow for firefighter and public safety while keeping the fire within a containment perimeter and allowing fire to play a natural role in the fire-dependent...

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Public Meeting scheduled for West and Preacher Fires on Friday, September 6
9/05/2024 - 10:39 am
wildfire | smoke | West Fire | Preacher Fire | public meeting | Arizona Department of Environmental Quality | ADEQ | Tonto National Forest | Southwest Area Incident Management Team

The Tonto National Forest and SW Area Incident Management Team will be holding a public meeting on Friday, September 6, 2024 at 6 p.m. at the Pine Community Center 3872 AZ-87, Pine, AZ, 85544.

Operations:

West Fire -24 Acres: No significant growth was observed overnight. Today firefighters and equipment will focus on removing fuels along Forest Service Road (FSR) 218. Dead trees are being cut along the Milk Ranch Road (FSR218). Masticators and dozers are also working along portions of FSR 300. Additional control lines are being scouted in Bray...

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Southwest Complex Incident Management Team 3 assumed command of the West and Preacher Fires
9/04/2024 - 12:31 pm
wildfire | smoke West Fire | wildfire fire safety | no drone zone | Pine | Arizona | Preacher

The Southwest Complex Incident Management Team 3 assumed command of the West and Preacher Fires at 6 a.m. this morning. 

West Fire -24 Acres:

Yesterday afternoon, the West Fire creeped over on to the top of the Mogollon Rim. Fire behavior was active but low intensity. Today, firefighters will continue to evaluate and improve firelines with a focus on the protection of values at risk (VAR). Handcrews, masticators, and dozers are being utilized to strengthen firelines. Values at risk include the private lands and the communities of Camp Geronimo, Geronimo...

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The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Thursday, September 5
9/04/2024 - 9:49 am
Maricopa County Air Quality Department | Arizona Department of Environmental Quality | clean air make more | ozone high pollution advisory

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Thursday, September 5.

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 water-based paints,...
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West Fire Crews Focus on Protecting Communities and Infrastructure as Firelines Expand Near Camp Geronimo; Containment at 0%, 12 Acres Burned
9/03/2024 - 7:58 pm
wildfire | smoke West Fire | wildfire fire safety | no drone zone | Pine | Arizona

Operations: Firefighter efforts will continue to evaluate and improve firelines with a focus on the protection of values at risk (VAR). Today, firefighters focused on creating dozer and handline around the fire area and scouted possible access to the fire. Values at risk include the private lands and the communities of Camp Geronimo, Geronimo Estates, Bray Creek Ranch and Pine. Infrastructure values at risk include powerlines, Coconino Forest Service Road (FSR) 300, Coconino FSR 218, State Route 87 and Tonto FSR 64. Natural and cultural resource VARs include range...

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