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Control line improvements continue around the Lockett Fire
7/06/2024 - 2:11 pm
Kaibab National Forest | Lockett Fire | Arizona Trail

The Lockett Fire experienced moderate growth Thursday evening as winds pushed the fire to 69 acres within the containment perimeter. Fire crews took advantage of calm winds in the area on Friday, constructing line close around the Lockett Fire to moderate spread potential as hot and dry conditions are expected to persist through the weekend.

Light winds today will allow firefighters to continue making improvements to strengthen interior containment lines and patrol and evaluate needs in the Lockett Fire area. Crews will also continue working with archaeologists to provide protection...

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The lightning caused Weimer fire has grown to nearly 500 acres
7/05/2024 - 1:31 pm
wildfire | smoke | wildfire safety | Weimer Fire | Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests

The lightning caused Weimer fire burning north of Forest Lakes and west of Heber-Overgaard has grown to approximately 500 acres. Additional firefighting resources have been dispatched to the incident, and include: four engines, three initial attack crews, two dozers, and a helicopter. The Weimer fire, detected on July 2, is burning within the Wagon Draw fire scar from 2009.

Operations: Fire crews completed firing operations off the dozer line on the north side of the Weimer fire yesterday by igniting available fuels near control lines to reinforce them. Firefighters...

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The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Saturday, July 6.
7/05/2024 - 12:35 pm
pollution | Pollution Advisory | ozone pollution | advisory | HPA | ozone high pollution advisory | Arizona Department of Environmental Quality | ADEQ

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Saturday, July 6.

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  • 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...
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The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Friday, July 5.
7/05/2024 - 9:03 am
pollution | high pollution advisory | ozone high pollution advisory | HPA | share the ride | Arizona Department of Environmental Quality | ADEQ

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Friday, July 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...
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Prescribed fire planned July 6 - July 20, 2024 on the Chino Valley Ranger District
7/05/2024 - 8:26 am
wildfire safety | Prescribed Fire | smoke | Chino Valley Ranger District | Prescott National Forest | Arizona Department of Environmental Qualit | ADEQ

Fire managers on the Chino Valley Ranger District are looking for opportunities to treat fuels across the district at several locations in the Chino Landscape Project Area (see attached map). Prescribed fire operations are planned to start as early as Saturday, July 6, 2024, and continue through Saturday, July 20, 2024. Fire managers plan to use a variety of ground and aerial resources to meet the project objectives. Expect smoke impacts to be light and visible from multiple locations including Chino Valley, Paulden, Prescott and surrounding area communities....

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