Reservation Creek fire is 60% percent contained, no structures or homes threatened

The lightning caused Reservation Creek fire was discovered on July 13, 2024. The fire is currently at 285 acres in size with 60% percent containment, and is located 18 miles southwest of Alpine, AZ, near the Fort Apache Indian Reservation boundary. The Reservation Creek fire will transition from a Type 3 to a Type 4 fire organization this evening. This will be the final update on the Reservation Creek fire unless fire activity and weather conditions warrant.

Operations: The Reservation Creek fire is utilizing a full suppression strategy. The fire is moving across the landscape, consuming dead and down logs, branches, forest debris, and other hazardous fuels. Firefighting resources include 2 Crews, 2 Engines, 1 Dozer, and various overhead.

Smoke: Smoke impacts are expected to be minimal. Air quality information is available at https://www.airnow.gov/.

Value at Risk: There are no structures or homes threatened at this time. Values include timber, range infrastructure, cultural resources, and the Black River watershed.

Safety: The fire is burning in a remote location with steep, unforgiving terrain, and there is an abundance of snags from prior fires in the area.

Weather: The forecast is calling for mostly cloudy skies, with a high of 83 degrees and winds 5 to 10 mph. There is an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms predicted for the next few days.

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