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West Fire Crews Focus on Protecting Communities and Infrastructure as Firelines Expand Near Camp Geronimo; Containment at 0%, 12 Acres Burned

9/03/2024 - 7:58 pm
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Operations: Firefighter efforts will continue to evaluate and improve firelines with a focus on the protection of values at risk (VAR). Today, firefighters focused on creating dozer and handline around the fire area and scouted possible access to the fire. Values at risk include the private lands and the communities of Camp Geronimo, Geronimo Estates, Bray Creek Ranch and Pine. Infrastructure values at risk include powerlines, Coconino Forest Service Road (FSR) 300, Coconino FSR 218, State Route 87 and Tonto FSR 64.

West Fire Near Pine, AZ Grows to 12 Acres; 0% Contained as Firefighters Focus on Protecting Communities

9/02/2024 - 8:33 pm
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The West Fire is a lightning-caused wildfire that is currently burning four miles northeast of Pine, Arizona. The fire is being managed under a confine/contain strategy with the goal of reintroducing fire into a fire dependent ecosystem. The intended result of managing naturally caused fires are to reduce hazardous fuels, encourage the growth of native forage, improve range conditions, increase species diversity, protect and improve wildlife habitat, improve watershed conditions and restore ecological balance.

West Fire: 0% Contained, 10 Acres Burning Near Pine, AZ—Firefighters Focus on Protecting Key Infrastructure and Communities

9/01/2024 - 5:34 pm
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The West Fire is a lightning-caused wildfire that is currently burning four miles northeast of Pine, Arizona. The fire is being managed under a confine/contain strategy with the goal of reintroducing fire into a fire dependent ecosystem. The intended result of managing naturally caused fires are to reduce hazardous fuels, encourage the growth of native forage, improve range conditions, increase species diversity, protect and improve wildlife habitat, improve watershed conditions and restore ecological balance.