Wilbur Fire

Wilbur Fire remains at 10,279 acres

6/25/2023 - 1:30 pm
Coconino National Forest, Wilbur Fire, Mogollon Rim, wildfire

The Coconino National Forest resumed command of the lightning-caused 10,279-acre Wilbur Fire Thursday morning (June 22), which originated 8.5 miles west of Clints Well on the Mogollon Rim Ranger District.

Emergency area closure in effect for Wilbur Fire

6/09/2023 - 9:58 am
Coconino National Forest, Wilbur Fire, Clints Well, Mogollon Rim District

Crews continue to manage the Wilbur Fire, a lightning-caused wildfire located 8.5 miles west of Clints Well, Ariz., that is currently at 474 acres.

Fire area closure order anticipated for Wilbur Fire

6/07/2023 - 10:43 am
Fire area closure order, Wilbur Fire, west of Clints Well, traffic delays expected, light smoke impact, light smoke, smoke

Fire area closure order anticipated for Wilbur Fire

Crews continue to manage the Wilbur Fire, a lightning-caused wildfire located 8.5 miles west of Clints Well, Ariz., that is currently at 472 acres.

Afternoon thunderstorms bring light precipitation over Wilbur Fire

6/05/2023 - 11:54 am
Coconino National Forest, Wilbur Fire, West Clear Creek, Verde Valley, State Route 260, Forest Road 142B, FR 142, Lake Mary Road, State Route 87

Afternoon thunderstorms moved over the Wilbur Fire yesterday during ignitions, where outflow winds drifted smoke down West Clear Creek into the Verde Valley and along portions of state Route 260.

Wildfires continue to help ecosystem across Coconino NF

6/02/2023 - 8:36 am
Coconino National Forest, Miller Fire, Volunteer Fire, Wilbur Fire, Wildfires

The Coconino National Forest is currently managing three lightning-caused wildfires located in each of its three districts, which are instrumental in hazardous forest fuels reduction, wildlife habitat improvement and watershed protection.

Firefighters managing lightning-caused wildfire west of Clints Well

5/26/2023 - 10:13 am
Mogollon Rim Ranger District, Coconino National Forest, Clints Well, Wilbur Fire, West Clear Creak Wilderness, Lake Mary Road, State Route 87, Wildland Fire Decision Support System

Fire managers on the Mogollon Rim Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest have determined a lightning-caused fire reported Sunday, May 21, west of Clints Well is ideal for managing and will allow the fire to fulfill its natural role and consume forest debris.