Firefighters are continuing to monitor and assess the fire. We have been observing by air the fire location and perimeter as it continues to grow. 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 and heavy equipment will continue prepping and reopening some of the old containment lines from previous fires to include 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. Josh Ranch is about 2 miles to the west and the community of Blue is about 3 miles to the east. The public is advised to drive with caution on Forest Road 567 and Highway 191 where fire personnel and vehicles are present. News releases will be posted every other day unless there are major changes.
Weather: Today’s forecast calls for sunny skies, with a high near 83. South winds 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. with low humidity 9 to 14%. We are expecting some moisture by the end of this
week.
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: 1493 acres
Start Date: June 14, 2024
Percent Contained: 0
Cause: Lightning/Natural Fuels: Timber, brush, and grass
Personnel: 64
Resources Assigned: 2 Crew, 1 Helicopter, 1 Dozer
Official fire information:
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