Yesterday (Sunday, July 23, 2023), afternoon storms moved over the Grapevine Fire where outflow winds pushed the fire to the west, increasing the fire to 400 acres. Each fire receives a strategic, risk-based management strategy. Due to terrain and limited acces, firefighters continue to scout the area for containment features and identify hazards as they begin to safely suppress the fire. Ryan Barela’s Arizona Central West Zone Type 3 Incident Management will assume command of the Grapevine Fire on as of 0600 hours today, Monday, July 24, 2023.
Restrictions: The entire Prescott National Forest is under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions which prohibits building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, including charcoal and briquettes, outside a structure that is provided by the Forest Service within designated areas for portions of the forest. Under these restrictions, discharging a firearm, air rifle or gas gun, except for persons engaged in legal hunting activities, is prohibited on the Prescott National Forest. Fireworks and the use of exploding targets are always prohibited year-round on national forests.
Recreationists on Mingus Mountain should avoid camping and hiking near the fire and utilize caution while driving the roads as firefighters will be traveling to and from the fire.
Evacuations: For current evacuation information contact the Yavapai County Sherriff’s Office at 928-771-3260 or follow them at https://www.facebook.com/YavapaiCountySheriff.
Smoke: Smoke may be visible from multiple locations including Prescott Valley, Dewey, Prescott and along Highway 169.
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For fire information please call (928) 925-1111; or stay up to date on Prescott National Forest news by checking the Prescott NF website and following us on Facebook and Twitter.