Fire managers plan to continue prescribed fire operations on the Lakeside Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests beginning January 22 through February 7, 2025, as weather and vegetation conditions allow for successful operations. Implementation of the Bear burn unit was previously scheduled for the week of December 16, 2024, but was postponed due to the Forests’ response to the Horton Fire.

Highlights:

Significant progress was made yesterday, with containment along the SR-260 corridor finalized. Arizona Public Service assisted in clearing vegetation along powerlines to further secure infrastructure, and work on Forest Service Road 284 has been completed.

Operations:

Crews are continuing restoration work in areas around the fire, focusing on patrolling Forest Service Roads 76 and 300 while conducting mop-up operations as needed. The use of heavy equipment will depend on road conditions, including the extent of snow and ice received overnight.

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Highlights: The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) continues to make assessments for post-fire risks. The temporary flight restriction (TFR) has been removed as the aircraft are released. Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are still being utilized on the incident; while there’s no TFR, pilots are encouraged to continue safe practices when flying over the fire area to protect crews that are still working throughout the fire area.

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