Apache-Sitegreaves National Forests

Fire personnel from the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests continue to respond to the Water Canyon Fire, which is located just south of the town of Eagar, Arizona. The lightning caused fire was first observed on July 14th, and a strategy of full suppression continues to be employed.

 The Heber-Overgaard Brush Pit, located on the west side of State Route 277 at mile marker 307.9, caught fire at approximately 0830 on May 12th. The fire is a non-criminal, human-caused ignition from a vehicle exhaust pipe contacting dry, 1-hour fuels. The fire quickly spread to the materials in the pit. The fire area is contained by roads, Fire staff and resources are on-scene. Active suppressions methods are being utilized and success is controlling the fire is expected. The brush pit will remain closed until Fire personal deem it safe to re-open.