evacuations

Increased Humidity Slows Tiger Fire Spread

7/09/2021 - 8:13 am
Tiger, fire, wildfire, smoke, Crown King, Prescott, forest, evacuations, Closure, Black Canyon City, Yavapai County

ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

Facebook Live with the IC and Operations Friday, July 9 at 8pm. Prescott National Forest Facebook Page. 

With the community of Crown King in a “Set” status, the town is now closed to the public. Only residents will be allowed in and out. 

Wyrick and West Chev fires: evacuation notices rescinded, containment increases

6/28/2021 - 10:55 am
Wyrick, West Chev, fire, smoke, wildfire, evacuations, Mogollon Rim, Heber

 As of 6:00 AM this morning, all evacuation notices have been rescinded. The Wyrick and West Chev Fires no longer pose a threat to any communities. As a reminder, the ponderosa pine forests along the Mogollon Rim are subject to frequent fires as well as other natural hazards. Navajo County has adopted the “Ready, Set, Go”, educational program so residents are prepared for these emergencies when they happen.

Rafael and Rock Butte fires: Rugged Terrain and Gusty Winds Drive Fire Management Tactics

6/22/2021 - 11:28 am
Rafael, Rock Butte, fires, Wildfires, Coconino, Yavapai County, smoke, evacuations, spring, Kaibab, forests

Fire behavior on Monday was less erratic than the previous day.  The Rafael Fire was active with considerably less growth than the day before.  At 24,064 acres, the Rafael fire spans the Prescott, Kaibab, and Coconino National Forests as well as the Yavapai and Coconino County lines. Reconnaissance from the air is the best approach for fire managers to assess fire management strategies in the remote terrain in and around Sycamore Canyon Wilderness. Steep canyons walls and dense vegetation are driving the options for fire management.

Telegraph Fire is 59% contained

6/15/2021 - 9:46 pm
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions, Superior, evacuations, Telegraph Fire, El Capitan, Dripping Springs, Wind Spirit, Hagen Ranch, Slash S Ranch, Government Springs

FOR CURRENT EVACUATION INFORMATION, residents are advised to monitor Facebook pages for Pinal County Sheriff’s   Office: https://www.facebook.com/PinalCountySO,  Gila County Health and Emergency Management: https://www.facebook.com/gilacohealthem , and San Carlos Apache Tribe Emergency Response Commission: San Carlos Apache Tribe Emergency Response Commission - Home | Facebook.  

Containment increases on Mescal Fire; New fire west of Soda Canyon and excessive heat still a threat

6/14/2021 - 9:46 am
Mescal, fire, wildfire, smoke, evacuations, Soda Canyon, Gravel fire

There has been no increase in size for the Mescal Fire for the last four days. However, a new fire, called Gravel Fire, was reported near Soda Canyon on Sunday afternoon, June 13. The cause is under investigation and firefighters worked late into the night to fire out and catch the new start.

Additionally, fire activity from the Telegraph resulted in the closure of Highway 77, on Sunday afternoon.

Overview

Telegraph Fire grows to 71,756 acres; zero percent contained

6/08/2021 - 1:22 pm
Telegraph, fire, smoke, wildfire, closures, evacuations, Gila County, Pinal County, Globe, Mesa, Picket Post, Six Shooter Canyon, Superior

Yesterday and last night firefighters and air operations worked on securing values at risk threatened by hot spots and active fire, primarily on the northeast portion of the fire, from Picket Post Mountain east to Six Shooter Canyon by building dozer and handlines, burnouts as needed and structure protection.  Today the fire is expected to be active and aggressive, driven by gusty winds that could cause active runs to the northeast.