Clair Fire

Southwest Area Complex Team to Transfer Command of Multiple Fires to Local Rangers as Containment Achieved

8/12/2024 - 8:58 am
wildfire, smoke, Deer Fire, Y Bar Fire, Clair Fire, Sand Stone fire, Round 3 Fire, Bartlett fire, Sheep Fire, Tonto National Forest, Southwest Area Incident Management Team 4

At 6 p.m. on Monday, August 12, the Southwest Area Complex Incident Management Team 4 will transfer command of the Sand Stone, Deer, Y Bar, Bartlett, Sheep, and Clair Fires to Type 4 incident commanders from the local ranger districts. Team 4 extends its sincere thanks to the local communities and cooperators for their support, gratitude, and hospitality throughout this incident. Firefighters have now achieved some containment on all fires, and the remaining work will be completed by local Forest Service personnel.

Fires experience no growth over last 24 hours; containment increases

8/11/2024 - 9:53 am
wildfire, smoke, Deer Fire, Y Bar Fire, Clair Fire, Sand Stone fire, Round 3 Fire, Bartlett fire, Sheep Fire, Tonto National Forest, Southwest Area Incident Management Team 4

Despite yesterday’s above normal temperatures and low relative humidities, the acreages of the Sand Stone, Deer, Y Bar, Bartlett, Clair, and Sheep Fires remain unchanged. Firefighters successfully increased containment on five of the six fires and are holding the Sand Stone Fire at 96% containment. During a helicopter flight over the fires, firefighters observed no visible smoke within any of the fire areas being managed by Southwest Area Incident Management Team 4.

Total personnel on all incidents: 405

Clair Fire

Acres: 2,170

Fire activity decreases; Bartlett Dam Road reopens

8/10/2024 - 11:07 am
wildfire, smoke, Deer Fire, Y Bar Fire, Clair Fire, Sand Stone fire, Round 3 Fire, Bartlett fire, Sheep Fire, Tonto National Forest, Southwest Area Incident Management Team 4

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office reopened Bartlett Dam Road yesterday to restore access to Bartlett Reservoir. To provide for public health and safety due to increased flash flood potential, and to allow for natural resource protection and burn recovery, the Tonto National Forest has closed all National Forest System lands within 100 feet of the Bartlett Reservoir shoreline. Bartlett Lake Marina and Jojoba Boat Launch areas remain open. North Lake Road, Bartlett Flat, Yellow Cliffs Boat Launch, SB Cove, and Rattlesnake Day Use Area remain closed.

Containment increases on the Deer, Y Bar, Clair, and Bartlett Fires

8/09/2024 - 8:55 am
wildfire, smoke, Deer Fire, Y Bar Fire, Clair Fire, Sand Stone fire, Round 3 Fire, Bartlett fire, Sheep Fire, Tonto National Forest, Southwest Area Incident Management Team 4

Containment on the Deer, Y Bar, Clair, and Bartlett Fires increased yesterday. Many of the fires received substantial rainfall, with more expected today. The Tonto National Forest has begun the assessment of the post-fire flooding and erosion risk on the Sand Stone, Bartlett, and Claire Fires. Firefighters continue to complete work to secure fire perimeters and prepare for any initial attack needs.

Team 4 assumes command of the Clair, Bartlett, and Sheep Fires

8/07/2024 - 9:14 am
wildfire, smoke, Clair Fire, Bartlett fire, Sheep Fire, Southwest Area Incident Management Team 4, no drone zone

At 6:00 a.m. this morning, Southwest Area Incident Management Team 4 assumed command of the Clair, Bartlett, and Sheep Fires. Team 4 is now managing seven incidents on the Tonto National Forest (see below for fire statistics). Yesterday, Team 4 gathered information and began developing suppression strategies for the three new fires. Engines, crews, aircraft, and other firefighting resources are engaged on all incidents, working together to prioritize fires based on threats to communities and infrastructure.