evacuations

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.

“GO!” Evacuation Notification for Miami Area Residents West of the Miami Town Limits “SET” notification for Miami, Claypool, parts of Central Heights and the Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center in Gila County

6/06/2021 - 9:52 pm
Telegraph, evacuations, wildfire, fire, Pinal County, Gila County, ADOT, DFFM

Telegraph Fire update

For current evacuation information, residents are advised to monitor Pinal County Sheriff’s Office and Gila County Sheriff’s Office notifications. High temperatures, low humidity and gusty winds will continue to promote rapid fire spread as the week progresses. Today fire crews monitored areas where successful burnout operations were conducted and prepared for additional burnouts. Crews also scouted areas that had the potential to hold the fire in order to protect communities and infrastructure.

EVACUATION INFORMATION

Evacuations Remain in Effect at Top-of-the-World and Oak Flat Campground 

6/06/2021 - 7:35 pm
Telegraph, fire, wildfire, closures, update, evacuations, Pinal County, Top of the World, Oak Flat, Superior, Tonto Forest

Telegraph Fire, June 6 evening update

For current evacuation information, residents are advised to monitor Pinal County Sheriff’s Office notifications. Residents in areas at risk should remain vigilant and be prepared for evacuations. High temperatures, low humidity and gusty winds will continue to promote rapid fire spread as the week progresses. Today fire crews monitored areas where successful burnout operations were conducted and prepared to continue burnout operations. Crews also scouted potential holding features in order to protect communities and infrastructure.

Tussock Fire Community Meeting tonight (Thursday) 8:00 p.m. Facebook Live

5/13/2021 - 8:20 am
Tussock Fire, Yavapai County, Ready Set Go, Code Red, Minnehaha, Fort Misery, Horsethief Basin, wildfire, Crown King, evacuations, Community Meeting

Southwest Area Incident Management Team 2 will be hosting a virtual Community Meeting Thursday night on Facebook Live at 8:00 p.m.  Residents and participants are encouraged to enter questions on the Facebook “chat” or email questions ahead of time to [email protected].

No Facebook account is required to view the recorded meeting at a later time.