The Southwest Area Incident Management Team will be transitioning management of the Pius Fire back to the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Wednesday following increased containment on the fire. The public is asked to continue adhering to all posted orders and closures for safety. This will be the final update for the Pius Fire unless significant activity occurs.
Crews are making good progress toward full suppression of the Pius Fire, which has reached 71% containment. The public is asked to avoid the fire area and abide by any posted signage. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
