Lost Springs fire now at 50% containment

9/07/2023 - 8:21 am

Firefighters were able to finish fire line and road preparation which allowed them to conduct firing operations, keeping the fire south of Forest Service Road 8449 and contained in the Lost Springs Meadow.

Operations: Containment strategies continue today which may include firing operations. Please be alert for fire personnel working in the area as roads remain open.

Evacuations: None.

Weather: Forecast indicates warm and dry conditions for today and through the weekend. A chance of precipitation returns to the fire area beginning Monday.

Restrictions: None

Smoke: Smoke may be visible from highways 260 and 60. Smoke may settle on highways 260 and 60, Halls Ranch, in Greer, Springerville and Eagar, Arizona. An interactive smoke map at https://www.airnow.gov/ allows you to zoom into your area to see the latest smoke conditions.

Fire details:

Size: 100 acres
Start Date: September 4, 2023
Cause: Lightning
Containment: 50%
Total personnel: 10
Location: : 11 mi W of Springerville, AZ
Fuels: Open Ponderosa pine with a grass understory

Official fire information:
Online: https://www.fs.usda.gov/asnf
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apachesitgreavesnfs

Keywords:

wildfire, smoke, visible smoke, Lost Springs Meadow, Springerville, Halls Ranch, Greer, Eagar

Source:

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests