The terrain-driven Pilot Fire remains active as it burns within historically sparse fuels with added growth due to last year’s unusually wet monsoon and winter. It continues to push its way through rugged terrain within the Mohon Mountain range in far northwestern Yavapai County. The fire started Saturday, July 1, 2023, approximately 20 miles east of Wikieup and is burning in a sparsely populated area that has substantial fire history. The fire is located near the O RO Ranch, but at this time is not a threat to the property, its surrounding infrastructure or grazing lands.