The Flying V fire started on July 5 in the early afternoon and the cause is undetermined. Due to the fires growth and increasing complexity, the White Mountain Zone Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command at 6:00pm on July 6, 2023. A full suppression strategy will be deployed to minimize impacts to highway 60 and protect tribal resources.
Operations: Fire activity has moderated, and suppression lines are holding. Firefighting resources will continue to patrol firelines, and aerial resources will be utilized to mitigate the fires spread. Fire crews will...