Firefighters are currently on scene monitoring and assessing the fire we are looking at minimizing high fire severity burn by using fire in the right locations to maintain a low to moderate fire intensities in the vicinity of the fire. Crews continue prepping Forest Road 567 And Highway 191 corridor.
The Foote fire behavior has been moderate to low burning naturally consuming down and dead fuels to ash. Currently no values are at risk. The public is advised to drive with caution on Forest Road 567 and Highway 191 where fire personnel and vehicles are present. Starting today, Monday June 17, 2024, news releases will be posted every other day unless major changes.
Weather: Today’s forecast calls for sunny skies, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. with a Red Flag Warning in effect due to strong winds and low humidity.
Restrictions: The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests are in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, learn more at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/asnf/alerts-notices/?aid=87925
Smoke: Communities of Alpine and Blue might be affected by smoke, Go to fire.airnow.gov/ to see the latest smoke conditions in your community. Smoke may be visible from the surrounding communities.
Evacuations: None at this time
Fire details
Location of Origin: 12 miles south of Alpine
Size: 1158 acres
Start Date: June 14, 2024
Percent Contained: 0
Cause: Lightning/Natural
Fuels: Timber, brush, and grass
Personnel: 55
Resources Assigned: 2 Crew, 1 Helicopter
Official fire information:
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apachesitgreavesnfs
• Apache-Sitgreaves website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/asnf