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Apache Junction

Thunderstorms Douse Superstition Fire and Bring Moisture to Hidden Fire: Flash Flood Warnings

8/30/2020 - 12:16 pm
Hwy 188, Rye, Deer Creek, Young, Pine/Strawberry, Payson, Hidden fire, Gila County, wildfire, Jakes Corner, tonto basin ranger district, Pleasant Valley Ranger District, Superstition Fire, Tonto National Forest, SR 88, Lost Dutchman State Park, Gold Canyon, Apache Junction

Be alert to flood warnings with thunderstorm activity.

SUPERSTITION FIRE: The HWY 88 corridor will be reopening at 6:00 am today, August 30, 2020 from Lost Dutchman State Park up to Fish Creek where the road was closed at the washout.

YESTERDAY: The Superstition Fire showed minimal growth yesterday and received heavy rain last night. Primary fire activity was in the northeast, within Superstition Wilderness.

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Crews Bring Containment to 34% on the Superstition Fire

8/29/2020 - 10:55 am
Superstition Fire, wildfire, Tonto National Forest, SR 88, Lost Dutchman State Park, Gold Canyon, Apache Junction

YESTERDAY: Islands of unburned fuels in the interior of the Superstition Fire atop Black Mesa began showing activity by noon yesterday. Due to increased humidity the night before, fire growth was not significant. In midafternoon, a flank of fire north of Yellow Peak began backing downslope into West Boulder Canyon. Minimal winds and the increase in humidity allowed crews to secure containment lines to 34% along the NW fire perimeter.

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Superstition Fire Update: Challenges of Smoke Impacts to Firefighters and Community

8/28/2020 - 1:56 pm
Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Superstition Wilderness, Superstition Fire, wildfire, SR 88, Tonto National Forest

Yesterday: The Superstition Fire moved in a northeasterly direction towards the Superstition wilderness.  The movement of interior fire, outflow winds and thunderstorms created rolling waves of smoke through the area. Today there is a high probability that this weather pattern will repeat itself during the early evening.  At the end of this release there are lists of smoke mitigation information.  If you are unable to access the links, call our information number to get ideas about how to deal with and mitigate smoke in your home.

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Southwest Area Type 1 Incident Commander John Pierson Has Taken Command of the Superstition Fire

8/27/2020 - 4:47 pm
Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, wildfire, Superstition Fire, Superstition Wilderness, Tonto National Forest, SR 88

TODAY: As of 0600 hours today the Southwest Area Type 1 Incident Management Team 2 – Incident Commander John Pierson, assumed the management of the Superstition Fire. The transfer of command from the Tonto National Forest to a Type 1 team will enable ordering of additional support of resources to the incident. Fire crews and support staff will continue to arrive today. “With the extreme temperatures, firefighter safety will be our focus as we develop our strategies to address the fire.” John Pierson-IC.

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