Firefighters will work today to secure fire edges, mop up hot spots, and mitigating threats to containment lines. A weather system moved into the area of the fire yesterday afternoon, but no precipitation was received. Snags are smoldering within the interior of the fire and smoke is expected to continue as a result.
Weather: Today’s forecast calls for thunderstorm activity with a 60% chance of precipitation, temperatures in the upper 80s, and winds from 5 - 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Restrictions: The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests...