The Sheridan Fire 26 miles northwest of Prescott is by far the most active of the three, more than tripling in size over the last two days. This fire on the New Mexico and Arizona border is 400 acres and now 100 percent contained, although it’s still listed as active on Inciweb’s map. It was caused by lighting and is being managed. According to Inciweb, triple-digit temperatures over the next few days and single-digit humidity, along with increasing winds, might cause the fire behavior to increase in the coming days. Ignitions may resume on Saturday, if forecasted high wind activity subsides.”. At a Glance. You can see an interactive fire map for the Arizona area, provided by NWCG.gov. Have a wildland fire news tip? Sheridan, Boulin, and Saber fires, all within 70 miles of Flagstaff. The public can expect to see minimal smoke from the Coldwater Fire for a few more weeks, but nothing substantial.”. It’s near the community of Bylas between Globe and Stafford. To review the closure go here. Fire managers have reported approximately 785 acres treated during today’s operations. This fire grew from 9,665 acres on June 11 to 16,790 acres as of June 13, according to Inciweb. @AlamedaCoFire, — CAL FIRE SCU (@calfireSCU) June 21, 2019. Kaibab Fire North – Most recent map from June 10, 2019. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a Health Watch (HW) for course particulate matter (PM-10) effective October 24, 2019, in the Yuma area. On June 18 it was 40,557 acres in size and just 6 percent contained. That’s smoke. All containment lines are holding as expected and crews expect to resume all operations tomorrow. This fire is unique because the Maroon Crater was used for WWII artillery training and unexploded ordnance might still be off the designated roads, Inciweb noted. If owners can’t evacuate their livestock, they are asked to paint phone numbers on the animals and set them loose. Inciweb noted: “Fire personnel with the Mogollon Rim Ranger District are currently monitoring the perimeter and remaining fire activity of internal smoldering pockets. Strong winds will diminish on Saturday, but hot and dry conditions will continue. It’s 80 percent contained as of June 18. However, the work isn’t completely over, KTAR noted on June 16. Later all lanes on 70 were reopened. The Saber fire, also started by lightning, has burned 2,093 acres 16 miles southwest of Flagstaff. According to Inciweb, multiple wildfires are burning in Arizona right now. Inciweb It has made a significant move to the north, Inciweb noted. Inciweb noted on June 18: “The Mountain Fire, 8 miles east of Cave Creek Ranger District office, is now 100 percent contained. This is a prescribed fire, listed on Inciweb and divided into north and south zones. The map above, from June 13, is the most recent map. Went from Type 3 to 4 at 1800 yesterday, have a 10 person fuels crew and a couple of engines left mostly clearing hazard trees from the many forest roads in the area. The fire was caused by lightning and is four miles south of Clints Well. About 75 percent of the fire is being monitored while 25 percent is under a point protection strategy, suppressing or retarding the spread in order to protect specific sites. You can just about stick a fork in Saber. Across Arizona, 1,600 wildfires have burned more than 700,000 acres since the beginning of the year — more burned than in 2018 and 2019 combined. Inciweb wrote on June 21: “Variable winds with gusts up to 30 miles an hour and single digit humidity will challenge fire fighters today. Read on for details about the fires, their locations, containment size, maps, and more. (See map below) The fire behavior is described as extreme, with running, wind-driven runs, and short-range spotting. Aircraft including helicopters and air tankers are still working the fire.” Winds will still be a problem through Friday. The Woodbury fire started out in the Superstition Mountains northwest of Superior, Arizona. These fires are listed in alphabetical order. As of Friday, June 21 at 8:46 a.m., the fire was 65,903 acres in size and 42 percent contained. Others are wildfires that you’ll want to keep a closer eye on. That’s not a cloud. It’s 10 miles southeast of Williams. The cause of the fire is now listed as unknown on Inciweb rather than human-caused. After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire. The focus is on controlling and managing the fire rather than putting it out, KTAR reported. Pretty sure that’s the #coldwaterfire pic.twitter.com/kcwF2gfAjv, — Jerod MacDonald-Evoy (@JerodMacEvoy) June 21, 2019. This fire started May 1 and has not been updated on Inciweb since May 7, although it’s still listed on Inciweb as active. The largest of these is the Woodbury fire, which has now led to some evacuations in parts of the region. Please use caution and remember, Stage I Fire restrictions are now in place on some #AZ state & @BLMArizona lands, & @TontoForest. On June 13 it was 10,090 acres and on June 15 it was 25,893 acres because of an unexpected dryline. This fire is still listed as active on Inciweb. Arizona Fire Near Me. Here is the smoke report for that region. For current Arizona Department of Transportation information visit, “The Forest Service Campgrounds at Roosevelt Lake east of Roosevelt Dam are closed. This alert included the Roosevelt community, where residents were told to leave immediately, bringing pets, medications, money, and valuables. It was eight miles east of the Cave Creek Ranger District Office. If you see smoke in the area of the fire, you are encouraged to call Phoenix Interagency Fire Center Dispatch at (480) 457-1555.”. In addition, if you’re seeing smoke in the Tonto National Forest Area, it is from the Woodbury Fire and not new fires, the U.S. Forest Service has noted. “SR 188 between SR 288/188 junction to Roosevelt Dam,” per the Gila County Sheriff’s Office. It was 150 acres as of the evening of June 8 and was 5,000 acres as of June 11. This means crews are not planning any active firing operations for Friday, but will instead shift the operational focus to monitoring fire behavior, smoke, and holding and patrolling. Google+ View all posts by Bill Gabbert. The fire was caused by human activity with the exact cause still under investigation. Typos, let us know HERE. A community meeting will be held at Miami High School at 4735 Ragus Road at 6 p.m. today, June 21. An embedded version is below, but click on the link to see a full version. A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the @NWSFlagstaff for NE #Arizona. Author Bill Gabbert Posted on August 22, 2019 Categories Uncategorized Tags Arizona, Sheridan Fire One thought on “Three central Arizona fires total over 14,000 acres” George H. says: According to NIFC, the fire is 340 acres and 73 percent contained, 25 miles northwest of Datil. Similar fire behavior is expected again today, with rapid spread to the north and east. This fire is 7,470 acres as of June 18 at 12:03 p.m. and 100 percent contained. Powered by. The fire was caused by lightning and is 18 miles northeast of Flagstaff, off Leupp Road near Maroon Crater, Inciweb noted. Crews are on-site patrolling and conducting suppression rehabilitation work. There is no cost, and in case you change your mind each email has an unsubscribe button. And now, here are the fires currently in Arizona as of June 21, 2019, listed in alphabetical order, so the Woodbury Fire is at the end of this article. A shelter for evacuees has been set up at Lee Kornegay Intermediate School at 4735 S. Ragus Road in Miami Arizona. Here’s a look at the fire’s progression: The Gila County Sheriff’s Office issued an evacuation alert on June 20 for residents in the Roosevelt Lake area, KTAR reported. As of June 18 at 12:48 p.m., it was still 16,790 acres, but the good news is that it’s now 90 percent contained. Fires continue to be an issue in Arizona on June 21, 2019. Going into the weekend, Friday’s weather forecast calls for increased wind activity. Click here. This is a new prescribed fire in the Grand Canyon region to help prevent out-of-control fires. Remember that evacuation details can change rapidly, so stay tuned to your local news for updates. Final acreage is 30 acres of grass. #AZFire #AZForestry @AZStateLand https://t.co/2354v1kCKf pic.twitter.com/8O4drpPa4w, — AZ State Forestry (@azstateforestry) June 21, 2019. Ash and dust whirlwinds may be visible. June 22, 2019. The fire has transitioned back to a Type 4 fire and fire teams will continue to secure holding features and reduce fire-related roadway hazards. When firing ignitions occur, they are done in the morning and discontinue in the early afternoon to allow time for good ventilation and to minimize smoke impacts to the adjacent communities.”  The south zone fires include the Russell Prescribed Fire, the Sunflower Prescribed Fire, and the Reed Prescribed Fire. Tonto National Forest Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in place.”. The last update on Inciweb was posted on June 18. They were told to close windows and doors before leaving. Smoke from wildfires in Arizona spreads into New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma, putting up a large column of smoke on August 20, Senators call for creation of wildland firefighter job series and an increase in firefighters’ pay, Rocky Mountain National Park says there was minimal loss of structures as the wildfire burned into the park, Tough fire season takes toll on firefighters’ mental health, East Troublesome Fire grows to 170,000 acres, Pending legislation related to wildland fire, East Troublesome Fire spreads east across Highway 125. Inciweb wrote on June 20: “Fire managers on the south zone of the Kaibab National Forest will continue operations on multiple prescribed fire projects on both the Williams and Tusayan Ranger Districts over the next several days and into next week as conditions remain optimal for beneficial burn treatments. See the Arizona fires currently burning as of June 8 and 9 and locations on interactive maps, including the Mountain Fire, Maroon Fire, Coldwater Fire, and more. It was first reported June 7 at noon and was completely in the Tonto National Forest. All of the fires are being managed, rather than suppressed, in order to enhance the natural resources. Closures include (they are from Inciweb unless otherwise noted): For updates: Follow Tonto Forest on Twitter, the U.S. Forest Service for Tonto National Forest on Facebook, Gila County Sheriff’s Office on Facebook, and the fire’s Inciweb page for the latest updates about the fire. Livestock can be sheltered at the Gila County Fairgrounds. The final acreage noted by Cal Fire on June 21 was much smaller at just 30 acres. This wildfire is currently 8,206 acres and is about 18 miles northeast of Flagstaff off Leupp Road near Maroon Crater, Inciweb noted in its last update about the fire on June 18. It is not an out-of-control fire. As of June 10, it was listed as 503 acres and 100 percent contained. And, please keep in mind our commenting ground rules before you post a comment. PM-10 is made up of small particles found in dust. Inciweb was last updated about this fire on June 18. Enter your email address to subscribe and receive notifications of new articles by email. Very little current information is available about this incident.

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