The Alpine Ranger District on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests is rescinding the road closures that had been in place for public safety in the vicinity of the Fish Creek fire near Wildcat Crossing. Recent storms have produced sufficient moisture to diminish the threat to public safety from the fire on these roads.
The lightning-caused Fish Creek fire was discovered on Oct. 26, 2023, and is currently 3,300 acres. The fire is 32 miles southwest of Alpine, north of Forest Road 25U, south of the Black River, east of Forest Road 25, and west of the Fish Creek drainage. While the fire has received some precipitation and moderated its growth, it may continue to produce smoke as fuels remain available. Fire crews will continue to monitor the Fish Creek fire as needed.
With recent moisture, cooler temperatures, and a shift to more of a winter weather pattern, firefighters plan to conduct ignitions at the green waste burn pit on the Alpine Ranger District to clean up and eliminate slash that has accumulated over the summer and fall. Smoke may be visible in Alpine and in the vicinity of Luna Lake. Information on air quality is available at https://www.airnow.gov/.
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