Watch Fire now at 100% Containment

7/17/2024 - 10:26 am

Yesterday, the final piece of containment line was secured around the Watch Fire bringing the total containment to 100 percent. Firefighters will continue to patrol and monitor around structures and the fire perimeter today. Smoke may still be visible occasionally within the containment lines.

Residents are asked to avoid burned structures due to hazardous materials that may have long term health effects.

Weather: The Watch Fire is expected to see temperatures around 100-105 degrees in lower elevations with light west/southwest winds between 5-15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph. Storm cells will continue to develop erratically with a high probability of lightning which may cause new fire starts. Safety: Additional fire personnel are available to respond to any new fires which may occur in the area. Please do not fly drones anywhere near the fire. Drones can endanger firefighting aircraft. If you fly, we can’t.

Smoke: Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems or heart disease are encouraged to take precautionary measures. Air quality information is available at https://www.airnow.gov/

Reminder: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions remain in place on the San Carlos Apache Reservation. Due to extreme drought, increasing temperatures and no rain predicted soon, the potential of catastrophic wildfire remains high. This restriction is for the protection of public health, safety, property, and natural resources. No burn permits will be issued at this time.

Fire details:

Start Date: July 10, 2024
Size: 2,162 acres
Location: 7 Mile and Peridot Districts, San Carlos Reservation
Containment: 100%
Cause: Human, under investigation
Fuels: Cottonwood, Brush, Understory
Resources: 148

Important fire information:

Phone: (928) 588-4033 from 8 A.M. to 8 P.M.
Email: [email protected]
Fire Prevention: (928) 475-2326 Ext: 352, 321 or (928) 961-0515 or email [email protected] and [email protected].
San Carlos Apache Tribe Emergency Response Commission (928) 475-2008 or visit (TERC)
San Carlos Police Department Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php or id=100064423850123 https://www.facebook.com/ SanCarlosApachePoliceDepartment.
Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/azsca-watch-fire
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SCATFORESTRY

Keywords:

Watch Fire, wildfire, smoke, Stage 1 fire restrictions, fire restrictions, San Carlos Apache Reservation, San Carlos Apache Tribe Emergency Response Commission, TERC, San Carlos Police Department

Source:

Southwest Area Complex Incident Management Team