Fire crews are making progress to contain all fires. Rain fell across the fire area, resulting in decreased fire activity. This will help keep fire activity minimal over the next few days. This doesn’t mean the fires are out.
Weather: Rain fell across the area on Sunday, and all fires received some rain. Predictions for Monday include the possibility of thunderstorms forming and moving into the area in the early afternoon. Precipitation chances increase to 80%, with temperatures dropping into 80s
Evacuations: None. Residents and visitors should take time to become familiar with the Ready, Set, Go evacuation model. These steps help you to be READY in 'the event of an emergency by preparing now. Additionally, sign up for the Navajo County Alert System at https://tinyurl.com/y4vwrasw.
Smoke: The Spoon Fire may have isolated smoke from interior pockets of vegetation. Please slow down when traveling through smokey area. For information on smoke and air quality visit https://www.airnow.gov.
Closures: Highway 60 remains open. The southwest portion of Fort Apache is closed, including all Salt River sites within the closure area.
Fire Restrictions: There are several fire restrictions in place depending on location.
Fort Apache Agency: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
Show Low, Navajo County and Apache Sitgreaves National Forests: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Total personnel for all incidents: 392
Cottonwood Ridge Fire Update: Crews made progress bringing containment up to 50% before being forced off the fire line by rain and lightning. Crews will continue to improve and secure firelines to protect communities to the north.
Cottonwood Ridge Fire Quick Facts:
Spoon Fire Update: Fire crews gained containment along the west side and began direct fireline construction on the east side of the fire, resulting in containment increasing to 25%.
Spoon Fire Quick Facts
Snake Ridge Fire Update: No smoke was visible on the fire Sunday, and the fire showed minimal hot spots. Crews will continue to improve firelines and mop up hot spots.
Snake Ridge Fire Quick Facts
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