Mohave County

Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Reopens Pine Lake to Local Residents

5/01/2021 - 8:20 am
Pine Lake Community, Hualapai Mountain, Kingman, Mohave County, smoke, fire, wildfire, flag

Homeowners in the Pine Lake community were allowed to return to their residences beginning yesterday at 10:00 a.m. By Friday morning firefighters had made sufficient progress on the Flag Fire to allow reentry. For now, the lifting of the order only applies to residents. Firefighters continue to work the fire perimeter and heavy truck traffic will be encountered along Hualapai Mountain Road to the Pine Lake community. We encourage those returning to drive slowly and be aware of fire personnel and vehicles also using the road.  

Flag Fire Continues to Contain Interior Heat

4/30/2021 - 7:51 am
flag, fire, wildfire, smoke, Mohave County, Atherton Acres, Pinion Pine, Hualapai Mountain, Pine Lake

A new closure order is now in effect as of noon yesterday closing portions BLM Road 7101 and BLM road 7178. For full order information visit Flag fire closure information on Inciweb. 

The fire has remained within its footprint for the past two days due to Tuesday’s precipitation and the efforts of firefighters. Wildland fires typically burned in a mosaic pattern, leaving many interior islands of unburned vegetation.  These unburned fuels within the interior of the perimeter have potential to show more active fire behavior with the drying trend moving over the fire area.  

Flag Fire now 13 percent contained

4/29/2021 - 8:03 am
Kingman, Flag fire, Mohave County Sheriff’s Office, Ready Set Go, Mohave County, Hualapai Mountain, Pine Lake

Due to more accurate mapping today acreage decreased to 1,279 acres.  

Fire crews, aided by yesterday’s precipitation and additional resources, were able to secure portions of the eastern fire line and continue to make progress in the rougher terrain to the north and west perimeters. Crews working directly on the fire perimeter have been cold trailing and extinguishing hot spots. They are also removing hazard trees, increasing fire lines and creating barriers down slope to stop potential roll out of burning materials. These actions will continue through tomorrow. 

Precipitation aids Flag Fire suppression efforts but danger remains

4/28/2021 - 8:45 am
Mohave County, Hualapai Mountains, Kingman, Pine Lake, Atherton Acres, Pinion Pine, flag, fire, wildfire, smoke

Rain and snow fell over the entire fire area. The fire, burning in the Hualapai Mountains southeast of Kingman, diminished in immediate intensity Tuesday but is forecasted to return to dry and hot conditions. Fire managers remain concerned that the fire activity and intensity is likely to return. A great deal of heat remains on the west and north side of the fire. Incident Commander Alan Sinclair reminds everyone that despite the recent moisture, there remains a threat until all lines are secured. 

Flag Fire evacuation orders remain in effect

4/26/2021 - 7:44 am
Flag fire, Hualapai Mountains, Mohave County, Kingman, Wild Cow Campgrounds, Flag Mine, Hualapai Mountain Park, Pine Lake Community, Atherton Acres, Pinion Pine

 The Flag Fire was reported on Sunday, April 25, 2021 around 2pm. The fire originated between the Flag Mine and Wild Cow Campground in the Hualapai Mountains, approximately 11 miles south/southeast of Kingman, Arizona.

 Helicopter scheduled to do a reconnaissance over the fire area. A better assessment of acreage and full situation should be available after that flight. The Arizona Central West Type 3 Incident Management Team will be in-briefing and 0900 today. A Type 1 Incident Management Team has been ordered and is scheduled to in-brief and transition on 4/27.