Fire crews continue suppression and mop up operations on the Pius Fire
Crews are continuing to work toward full suppression of the Pius Fire, which has reached 65% containment. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The public is asked to avoid the fire area and abide by any posted signage.
Fire Activity: Fire is smoldering in timber. No perimeter growth is expected. Fire crews and equipment will continue to perform mop up operations. Crews will also be implementing suppression repairs in and around the fire area. While there is little heat around the edges of the fire, pockets of fuel well within the interior may continue to burn and produce smoke.
Weather: The fire area received thunderstorm coverage yesterday, but rain was minimal. Higher humidity and thunderstorms with increased potential for rain and lightning in and around the area are expected over the coming days. Temperatures will remain in the mid to upper 80s.
Smoke: The Pius Fire is producing very little smoke. Residual smoke from wildfires throughout the Southwest may continue to settle in low-lying areas including the communities of Christopher Creek, Payson, Young, Forest Lakes, Heber-Overgaard, and Highway 260. For updates on smoke conditions in your local area visit www.fire.airnow.gov.
Closures/ Evacuations: The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office has issued notices for evacuations in the area. For the most current evacuation information, please visit the Coconino County Emergency Management website at https://www.coconino.az.gov/.
The public is asked to use extreme caution when driving in the area to ensure the safety of the fire crews. Check for general forest conditions and any closures by contacting the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests at https://www.fs.usda.gov/asnf.
Fire details:
Acres: 2,010
Start Date: 07/08/24
Location: 20 miles NE of Payson, AZ
Personnel: 346
Containment: 65%
Fuels: Timber
Resources: Hotshot Crews, 3 IA Crews & 3 Type 2 Crews | 14 Engines | 2 Helicopters | 6 Water Tenders | 10 Dozers
Information resources:
Fire Information: 928-216-3127
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apachesitgreavesnfs
Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/azasf-pius-fire
