Lightning Ignites Reservation Creek Fire
The lightning caused Reservation Creek fire was discovered on July 13, 2024. The fire is currently at 200 acres in size with zero percent containment, and is located 18 miles southwest of Alpine, AZ, near the Fort Apache Indian Reservation boundary.
The Reservation Creek fire transitioned from a Type 4 to a Type 3 fire organization on July 16, 2024,
Operations: The Reservation Creek fire is utilizing a full suppression strategy. The fire is moving across the landscape, consuming dead and down logs, branches, forest debris, and other hazardous fuels. Firefighting resources include 3 Crews, 4 Engines, and various overhead.
Smoke: Smoke impacts are expected to be minimal. Air quality information is available at https://www.airnow.gov/.
Value at Risk: There are no structures or homes threatened at this time. Values include timber, range infrastructure, cultural resources, and the Black River water shed.
Safety: The fire is burning in a remote location with steep, unforgiving terrain, and there is an abundance of snags from prior fires in the area.
Weather: The forecast is calling for mostly cloudy skies, with a high of 81 degrees and winds 10 to 15 mph. There is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
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