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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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Ozone High Pollution Advisory issued for Wednesday, September 4
9/03/2024 - 3:32 pm
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 Wednesday, September 4.

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.
  • ...
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West Fire Near Pine, AZ Grows to 12 Acres; 0% Contained as Firefighters Focus on Protecting Communities
9/02/2024 - 8:33 pm
wildfire | smoke West Fire | wildfire fire safety | no drone zone | Pine | Arizona

The West Fire is a lightning-caused wildfire that is currently burning four miles northeast of Pine, Arizona. The fire is being managed under a confine/contain strategy with the goal of reintroducing fire into a fire dependent ecosystem. The intended result of managing naturally caused fires are to reduce hazardous fuels, encourage the growth of native forage, improve range conditions, increase species diversity, protect and improve wildlife habitat, improve watershed conditions and restore ecological balance. This will decrease unnaturally high accumulations of fuels and the potential for...

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