The prep work on highway 191 has been completed and a handline on the southern flank is expected to be completed today. The Willow fire received rain yesterday and crews will assess today, and patrol and monitor for heat sources that may remain.
Weather: Today’s forecast calls for thunderstorms, a 70% chance of precipitation this afternoon, a high of 69 degrees, and winds up to 18 mph.
Values at risk: Sensitive species in surrounding areas, cattle and grazing areas, watersheds, riparian areas, impacts to Highway 191, Hannagan Lodge, and nearby electric powerlines.
Closures: To provide for public and firefighter safety, highway 191 is closed in both directions from mileposts 231.3 to 239.7. Highway 191 will temporarily reopen to traffic at 8:00pm tonight until 6:00am tomorrow morning.
Restrictions: The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests are in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. For details, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/-notices/?aid=81123.
Smoke: Go to https://fire.airnow.gov/ to see the latest smoke conditions in your community. Smoke may be visible from Hwy 191, especially at night.
Corduroy Fire details:
Boundary Fire details:
Willow Fire details:
Official fire information:
Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/azasf-black-river-complex
Incident Email and Phone: [email protected], (928) 245-1585
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apachesitgreavesnfs
Apache-Sitgreaves website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/asnf