Beginning April 20 campfire and smoking restrictions will be implemented on state lands and federally managed public lands in central and western Arizona which includes Yavapai, Maricopa, La Paz Yuma, Mohave and Gila counties, as well as portions of Pinal county.
Gila County
Acres: 6,768 acres (based on infrared data)
Start Date: June 10, 2017
Cause: Unknown, under investigation
Origin: 8 mi N of Payson in 1990 Dude Fire Scar
Containment: 92%
Fuels: Grass, brush, heavy and down fuels, ponderosa pine and mixed conifer
Total personnel: 914
Acres: 6,634 acres (based on infrared data) Start Date: June 10, 2017
Cause: Unknown, under investigation Origin: 8 mi N of Payson in 1990 Dude Fire Scar
Containment: 76% Fuels: Grass, brush, heavy and down fuels, ponderosa pine and mixed conifer
Total personnel: 1,181
Acres: 6,093 acres Start Date: June 10, 2017
Cause: Unknown, under investigation Origin: 8 mi N of Payson in 1990 Dude Fire Scar
Containment: 76% Fuels: Grass, brush, heavy and down fuels, ponderosa pine and mixed conifer
Total personnel: 1,224
Based on recommendations from the Highline Fire Incident Management Team, The Gila County Sheriff’s Office has lifted all evacuation and pre-evacuation orders for residents and local business in the Bonita Creek, La Cienega and Ellison Creek Estates north of the Control Road in the Highline Fire area.
Acres: 5,872 acres
Start Date: June 10, 2017
Cause: Unknown, under investigation
Origin: 8 mi N of Payson in 1990 Dude Fire Scar
Containment: 60%
Fuels: Grass, brush, heavy and down fuels, ponderosa pine and mixed conifer
Total personnel: 1,243
Today crews made substantial progress on both the west and east flanks. Line construction was completed across Ellison Creek followed by a strategic firing operation to remove unburned fuels between the line and the main fire. This successful operation marks a significant achievement in checking the fire’s south and eastward movement and protecting the communities of La Cienega and Ellison Creek Estates. Structure protection crews remain in place in the two evacuated communities. On the fire’s west flank crews also achieved success in connecti
Tonight the American Red Cross Greater Phoenix Chapter will be opening a Shelter in Payson is support of the Highline Fire. The Red Cross is working in coordination with Emergency Managers in Gila County as well as the Northern Arizona Chapter of the Red Cross. Volunteers will set up and staff the Shelter as long as there is a need.
The Red Cross Shelter will be located in the gymnasium at the Payson High School on the south side of campus, 301 South McLane, Payson, AZ 85541.
With the current dry, windy, and hot weather conditions there is an increased danger of fire. Restrictions on open outdoor fires begin on Friday, May 23, 2014 for both the unincorporated areas of Gila County and the Tonto National Forest.
