Hickey Fire starts on Clifton Ranger District

The Hickey fire is a lightning caused wildfire discovered on the Clifton Ranger District on October 22, 2024.  The fire is currently estimated to be approximately 35 acres, and is located 10 miles north/northeast of the Morenci Mine, 5 miles southeast of the Martinez Ranch/San Francisco River, and West of Forest Road 215.   

The Hickey Fire is in a rugged, remote portion of the district accessed only by helicopter.  Local fire managers are evaluating values at risk in the vicinity and are taking action to protect them from adverse effects of the fire.