San Carlos Apache Tribe Emergency Response Commission

Watch Fire crews will continue to monitor the fire

7/19/2024 - 11:06 am
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The Central West Zone Type Three Incident Management Team will assume command of the Watch Fire on Saturday. The team will begin shadowing Southwest Area Complex Incident Management Team Two beginning today.

Watch Fire now at 100% Containment

7/17/2024 - 10:26 am
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Yesterday, the final piece of containment line was secured around the Watch Fire bringing the total containment to 100 percent. Firefighters will continue to patrol and monitor around structures and the fire perimeter today. Smoke may still be visible occasionally within the containment lines.

Residents are asked to avoid burned structures due to hazardous materials that may have long term health effects.

Watch Fire 81 Percent Contained

7/16/2024 - 11:29 am
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Overview: Yesterday, more containment was added to the southeast and northern corners of the Watch Fire. There was no additional smoke from burned structures or other concerns as crews continued working. Firefighters were able to focus their efforts on finalizing containment around the fire. Today, firefighters will continue working to gain the final containment along the remaining non-contained perimeter.