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Fire Reports & Up-Dates 2003.
(8/01/3) Tonto National Forest Re-Opened.
(7/24/3) Four Arizona National Forests to Lift Fire Restrictions.
(7/24/3) Coconino National Forest Lifts Fire Restrictions.
(7/24/3) Southern Arizona Fire Restrictions Update.
(7/24/3) Kaibab National Forest to Lift Fire Restrictions Soon.
(7/24/3) Coronado National Forest Lifts Fire Restrictions.

KINISHBA, a lightning-caused fire which started 7/13, is currently 24,250 acres and three miles west of Whiteriver. The fire is now 100% contained. .
7-29-03 SPRUCE COMPLEX Gila National Forest Lightning caused. Located 10-12 miles east, northeast, and southeast of Glenwood, NM Area Involved: 9,452 acres (Combined acres for Spruce, Nabours, and Silver Fires) Containment: 50% contained. Fuels: Mixed conifer, Ponderosa pine Management: Type 3 Management (Key, IC) Remarks: No reported change since 7/28. Resources: 1 Type 2 crew, 1 helicopter, 1 water tender. Total 37 personnel.
BLUE RIVER COMPLEX Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest's Located 15 miles south of Alpine, AZ, and 5 miles east of Hannagan Meadow, AZ. Area Involved 18,545 acres. Complex consists of the Steeple, Largo, and Thomas (Contained) Fires. All are lightning caused. Steeple started 7/12, Largo 7/13, and Thomas 6/06. Containment: 70% contained. No estimate of containment reported. Fuels: Ponderosa Pine, mixed conifer, pinyon, brush and grass Management: Type 3 Management (Mindar, IC) Remarks: Yesterday, some smokes were observed throughout the interior. Fire did receive significant rain yesterday. Minimal spread is projected. Resources: 1 Type 1 crew, 1 helicopter, 1 engines. Total 27 personnel
.DRY LAKE FIRE USE COMPLEX Gila National Forest Located 27 miles northwest of Silver City, NM. Lightning caused. Area involved: 94,580 acres. Consists of Granny (1,760 acres), Moonshine (27,646 acres), Rock (55 acres) and Dry Lake (65,120 acres - prior to be converted to a wildland fire) Fires. Containment: Wildland Fire Use Fuels: Pinon-juniper, Ponderosa pine, grass. Management: National Fire Use Management Team (Cones, IC). Remarks: Very little activity due to scattered rain over the area. Smoldering continues in heavy fuels. Minimal spread is expected due to higher humidity and scattered showers. Transition to the Forest is expected to occur today at 1800. Resources: Total 3 personnel.
TURNBO Gila National Forest Lightning caused, started 7/10. Area Involved: 18,505 acres (Includes acres outside of original Dry Lake WFU MMA and any additional acres burned within the MMA after 0600, 7/13.) Containment: Confinement strategy being employed. Turnbo Fire is being managed as part of the Dry Lake Complex. Fuels: Mixed conifer and continuous pine stringers. Management: National Fire Use Management Team (Cones, IC) Remarks: Primarily a creeping fire in grass and heavy fuels. Minimal spread projected in White Creek area. Fire will be monitored by air. Resources: 1 helicopter. Total 18 personnel.
GRANITE Gila National Forest Lightning caused, started 7/11 Located 35 nautical miles northeast of Silver City, NM, near Granite Peak Area Involved: 3,500 acres Containment: 15% contained. Management: Type 3 Management (Plante, IC). Remarks: Fire activity was minimal yesterday. Fire is expected to hold. Planned actions for the day are to allow fire to back down to established containment lines, hold completed line and monitor fire behavior. Resources: 1 Type 1 crew, 1 Type 2 crew. Total 50 personnel.

07-24-03 ARIZONA BLUE RIVER COMPLEX is 18,537 acre fire burning in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests and includes STEEPLE, LARGO, and THOMAS. The complex is burning 15 miles south of Alpine and 5 miles east of Hannagan Meadows, and is currently 70% contained. Moderate fire behavior was recorded yesterday for all three fires. Minimal resources will be used on the Steeple fire, and crews will patrol the Largo fire by air. Rios's Type II Incident Management Team will transition to a Type III Team today.
NEW, a lightning caused fire which started 7/23, is burning in the Tonto National Forest 15 miles north of Cave Creek. This fire is currently 800 acres and 5% contained. Winds caused active fire behavior yesterday. Crews plan to use direct and indirect fireline, burnout operations, and air support from helicopters and airtankers. Miller's Type III Management Team is now in place.
KINISHBA, a lightning-caused fire which started 7/13, is currently 24,250 acres and three miles west of Whiteriver. The fire is now 90% contained. There has been no recorded change in fire behavior since 7/21. Minimal fire spread is expected. A Type III Team is now in place. For information, call (928)-338-5325.
NEW MEXICO SPRUCE COMPLEX, located 10-12 miles east of Glenwood, started 7/11 by lightning and is currently 8,360 acres in size. This fire is 0% contained, with no estimate or containment. This fire consists of SPRUCE, NABOURS, and SILVER FIRES. Van Bateman's Northern Arizona Type II Incident Management Team is managing the Complex. Yesterday's fire behavior was minimal. No significant spread is expected, and crews will focus on clean-up and rehabilitation. Trails in the area have been closed. Bateman's Type II Team is managing the complex. Temporary Closure of NM Hwy. 159 (Bursum Road) July 24 update, 8:00 a.m.
TURNBO is a 17,000-acre fire burning in Gila National Forest, and was started 7/10 by lightning. A forecasted drying trend may cause this fire to have a moderate behavior today. Crews plan to monitor the fire by air today, and to patrol the north and west sections. Cones' Great Basin Fire Use Management Team is now is managing TURNBO. The fire is being managed as a confined wildland fire and is part of the Dry Lakes Complex. DRY LAKE FIRE USE COMPLEX includes 3 lightning-caused fires burning in Gila National Forest about 27 miles northwest of Silver City--DRY LAKE, GRANNY and MOONSHINE FIRES. Overall, the fire has burned 93,500 acres. Cone's Great Basin Fire Use Team is now managing the Complex. Moderate spread is expected today as the moisture moves out of the area. Crews plan to monitor the fire by air today, and evaluate needs for threatened and endangered species protection. For more information, call Dry Lake Complex Fire Information at (505)-388-8416. July 23 update.
MOLINA COMPLEX consists of the CAPULIN and MOLINA fires, burning 8 miles east of Cundiyo in Santa Fe National Forest's Pecos Wilderness. This lightning-caused complex started 6/23 and is currently 7,240 acres and 90% contained. Today crews plan to patrol and mop-up. The fire is expected to experience minimal spread. John Philbin's Central-Western Arizona Type II Team is managing the complex. For more information, please call: (505)-753-7809. July 23 update, 6:00 p.m.
COCHITI is a lightning caused fire burning 5 miles northwest of Cochiti Dam on the Santa Fe National Forest. The fire is currently 100 acres, with no estimate of containment. Precautionary evacuations took place Tuesday in Bland Ghost Canyon. No significant change has been reported since 7/21. Archuleta's Type III Team is managing the incident. July 23 update, 8:00 p.m.
GRANITE is a lightning-caused fire that started 7/11 and is burning 35 nautical miles northeast of Silver City. This 1,600-acre fire has no estimate of containment. Crews plan to allow the fire to back down to established containment lines, hold completed line, monitor fire behavior, and protect historic sites in the area. Plante's Type III Management Team is now in place. July 24 update
DIVIDE is lightning-caused and started 7/12. This 5,050-acre fire is 20 air miles east/northeast of Reserve and is 90% contained. Light fire behavior reported; no significant change since 7/21. Rebbe's Type III Management Team is in place.

07-23-03 KINISHBA Priority 7 BIA Fort Apache, White Mountain Apache Tribe Lightning caused, started 7/13 Located 2-3 miles west of Whiteriver, AZ Area Involved: 24,250 acres Containment: 90% contained. No estimate of containment reported. Fuels: Ponderosa pine, woodland, chaparrel Management: Type 1 (Humphrey, IC). Transitioning to Type 3 Management at 1800 today. Remarks: Minimal fire behavior with isolated creeping and consumption of heavy fuels occurred yesterday. A successful burnout strengthened critical containment lines and filled in most of the unburned area between containment lines and the main fire. The fire received 3/4 of an inch of precipitation after the burnout. Minimal fire spread is expected. Command of the fire was transitioned to a Type 3 organization yesterday at 1800 Resources: 4 Type 2 crews, 2 helicopters, 2 dozers. Total 133 personnel.
BLUE RIVER COMPLEX Priority 2 Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest's Located 15 miles south of Alpine, AZ, and 5 miles east of Hannagan Meadow, AZ. Area Involved 18,537 acres. Complex consists of the Steeple, Largo, and Thomas (Contained) Fires. All are lightning caused. Steeple started 7/12, Largo 7/13, and Thomas 6/06. Containment: 70% contained. No estimate of containment reported. Fuels: Ponderosa Pine, mixed conifer, pinyon, brush and grass Management: Type 2 (Rios, IC) Remarks: Some open flame was observed on the interior portions of the fire yesterday. The Steeple and Largo fires received minimal precipitation yesterday. The Largo fire will be in patrol status today. Planned actions for the day are to continue road preparation for firing operations on Blue Peak. Largo will be patrolled by air early this morning. A GPS of the Steeple fire showed a decrease in acreage from 6210 acres to 5728 acres. Largo increased in acres from 1804 acres to 2191 acres. Resources: 4 Type 1 crews, 12 Type 2 crews, 3 helicopters, 11 engines, 5 water tenders. Total 552 personnel.
SPRUCE COMPLEX Priority 3 Gila National Forest Lightning caused. Located 10-12 miles east, northeast, and southeast of Glenwood, NM Area Involved: 8,360 acres (Combined acres for Spruce, Nabours, and Silver Fires) Containment: No estimate of containment reported. Fuels: Mixed conifer, Ponderosa pine Management: Type 2 (Bateman, IC) Remarks: No significant events occurred yesterday, some rain in the area. Fire behavior was burning duff, stumps and logs. Minimal spread on all fires is expected. 3 additional fires within the complex, the Sacaton, Rain, and House fires. Smoke jumpers were put on these fires. The Silver fire (1,880 acres), Spruce fire ( 5,695 acres), Nabours fire (772 acres). Planned actions for the day is to clean-up and rehab all divisions. Resources: 4 Type 1 crew, 4 Type 2 crews, 2 helicopters, 3 engines, 3 dozer, 3 water tenders. Total 330 personnel.
TURNBO Priority 4 Gila National Forest Lightning caused, started 7/10. Area Involved: 17,000 acres (Includes acres outside of original Dry Lake WFU MMA and any additional acres burned within the MMA after 0600, 7/13.) Containment: Confinement strategy being employed. Turnbo Fire is being managed as part of the Dry Lake Complex. Fuels: Mixed conifer and continuous pine stringers. Management: National Fire Use Management Team (Rath, IC) Remarks: Low intensities and slow rates of spread reported yesterday due to higher relative humidity and scattered showers. Heavy fuels and jackpots of fuels continue to burn. Actions planned for today include monitoring the fire by air. Low spread rates anticipated. Resources: Total 44 personnel.
DRY LAKE FIRE USE COMPLEX Priority 5 Gila National Forest Located 27 miles northwest of Silver City, NM. Lightning caused. Area involved: 93,500 acres. Consists of Granny, Moonshine, and Dry Lake (prior to be converted to a wildland fire) Fires. Containment: Wildland Fire Use Fuels: Pinon-juniper, Ponderosa pine, grass. Management: National Fire Use Management Team (Rath, IC). Remarks: Low intensities and slow rates of spread reported yesterday due to higher relative humidity and scattered showers. Heavy fuels and jackpots of fuels continue to burn. Actions planned for today include monitoring the fire by air. Low spread rates anticipated.
MOLINA COMPLEX GACC Priority 6 Santa Fe National Forest Lightning caused, started 6/23. Located 8 miles east of Cundiyo, NM (Pecos Wilderness) Area Involved: 7,240 acres (Consists of Capulin and Molina Fires) Containment: 85% contained. Estimated containment 7/23. Management: Type 2 (Philbin, IC). Remarks: Smoldering and occasional creeping fire yesterday. Continuation of line construction, mop-up, and rehab are planned for today. Little fire movement is expected. The fire received a light shower, less than 1/100th inch. Thunderstorms and strong winds are expected. Resources: 3 Type 1 crews, 2 Type 2 crews, 5 helicopters, 3 engines, 6 water tenders. Total 270 personnel.

COCHITI Santa Fe National Forest Lightning caused, started 7/22 Located 5 miles northwest of Cochiti Dam Area Involved: 100 acres Containment: No estimate of containment reported. Fuels: Grass and understory, bug kill trees Management: Type 3 Management (Archuleta, IC) Remarks: Yesterdays fire behavior had spotting and torching. Precautionary evacuations took place yesterday in Bland Ghost Canyon. Resources: 2 Type 1 crews, 1 Type 2 crew, 2 helicopters, 6 engines. Total 82 personnel.
WINCHESTER Arizona State Lightning caused, started 7/15. Located 10 miles NW of Wilcox, AZ. Area Involved: 485 acres Containment: 100% contained. Fuels: Grass, mesquite, oak, and woodland. Management: Type 3 Management (Beaudoin, IC) Remarks: No fire behavior was observed yesterday. Fire received 1 inch of rain on 7/21. Resources: 1 engine. Total 4 personnel.
GRANITE Gila National Forest Lightning caused, started 7/11 Located 35 nautical miles northeast of Silver City, NM, near Granite Peak Area Involved: 1,400 acres Containment: No estimate of containment reported. Management: Type 3 Management (Fahl, IC). Remarks: Minimal activity with flames lengths between 3-4', and few fire runs yesterday. Planned actions are to allow the fire to back down to the established containment lines and monitor fire behavior. The fire is projected to back into Animas Creek on the north flank and west at Holden Prong trail. Resources: 1 Type 2 crew, 2 engines. Total 40 personnel.

KINISHBA Priority 5 BIA Fort Apache, Area Involved: 24,000 acres Containment: 75% contained. No estimate of containment reported. Fuels: Ponderosa pine, woodland, chaparrel Management: Type 1 (Humphrey, IC). Transitioning to Type 3 Management at 1800 today. Remarks: Fire behavior was relatively inactive yesterday morning. As fuels began drying out, some ground fire was observed later in the day. Aerial ignition operations were conducted producing an active ground fire with isolated torching. Additional burnout operations conducted on the northwest corner. Actions planned for today include continued burnout as conditions permit, mop-up, patrol, and transition to Type 3 management. Fire size will increase as burnout operations continue. Resources: 2 Type 1 crews, 6 Type 2 crews, 5 helicopters, 14 engines, 2 dozers, 6 water tenders. Total 408 personnel.
SPRUCE COMPLEX Priority 2 Gila National Forest Lightning caused. Located 10-12 miles east, northeast, and southeast of Glenwood, NM Area Involved: 8,200 acres (Combined acres for Spruce, Nabours, and Silver Fires) Containment: No estimate of containment reported. Fuels: Mixed conifer, Ponderosa pine Management: Type 2 (Bateman, IC) Remarks: Moderate upslope spread yesterday pushed by winds in isolated locations on all fires. Minor fire perimeter increase on all fires. Some afternoon showers were received. Actions planned for today include bucket work to keep fire out of Spruce Creek, and to keep fire south of Mineral Creek, east of Trail 202, and east of Highway 159. No significant spread forecasted. Resources: 4 Type 1 crew, 9 Type 2 crews, 2 helicopters, 16 engines, 4 dozer, 8 water tenders. Total 507 personnel.
MOLINA COMPLEX Priority 3 Santa Fe National Forest Lightning caused, started 6/23. Located 8 miles east of Cundiyo, NM (Pecos Wilderness) Area Involved: 7,240 acres (Consists of Capulin and Molina Fires) Containment: 70% contained. Estimated containment 7/23. Management: Type 2 (Philbin, IC). Remarks: Creeping fire yesterday through Aspen stands. Actions planned for today include completing line, patrol, and mop-up. Expect slow movement to the northeast. No significant rainfall has reached the fire to date. Resources: 5 Type 1 crews, 2 Type 2 crews, 6 helicopters, 5 engines, 7 water tenders. Total 338 personnel.
BLUE RIVER COMPLEX GACC Priority 4 Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest's Located 15 miles south of Alpine, AZ, and 5 miles east of Hannagan Meadow, AZ. Area Involved 18,650 acres. Complex consists of the Steeple, Largo, and Thomas (Contained) Fires. All are lightning caused. Steeple started 7/12, Largo 7/13, and Thomas 6/06. Containment: 65% contained. No estimate of containment reported. Fuels: Ponderosa Pine, mixed conifer, pinyon, brush and grass Management: Type 2 (Rios, IC) Remarks: Minimal activity occurred on all fires yesterday. Helicopters were utilized on several initial attack lightning caused fires in the area. Actions planned for today include line preparation along Blue Mountain lookout road for future firing operations on the Steeple Fire, and cold trailing and mop-up on the Largo Fire. Minimal fire spread is expected. Resources: 4 Type 1 crews, 16 Type 2 crews, 17 engines, 2 dozers, 7 water tenders. Total 620 personnel.

KINISHBA Priority 5 BIA Fort Apache, White Mountain Apache Tribe Lightning caused, started 7/13 Located 2-3 miles west of Whiteriver, AZ Area Involved: 22,550 acres Containment: 65% contained. No estimate of containment. Fuels: Ponderosa pine, woodland, chaparrel Remarks: Burnout operations conducted yesterday along the north/northeast portion went well. Isolated group torching and short range spotting continue to be observed. Moist areas of the fire are exhibiting smoldering and creeping activity. All burnout operations have been completed except in Big Canyon, where fuel moisture and relative humidity have been to high to continue. Continuation of burout, mop-up, and patrol are planned for today. Fire is anticipated to spread due to burnout operations and expansion on the interior perimeter. Resources: Type 1 Management (Humphrey, IC). 5 Type 1 crews, 10 Type 2 crews, 6 helicopters, 23 engines, 11 dozers, 8 water tenders. Total 623 personnel. Kinishba Fire Website
BLUE RIVER COMPLEX Priority 4 Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest's Located 15 miles south of Alpine, AZ, and 5 miles east of Hannagan Meadow, AZ. Area Involved 18,632 acres. Complex consists of the Steeple, Largo, and Thomas (Contained) Fires. All are lightning caused. Steeple started 7/12, Largo 7/13, and Thomas 6/06. Containment: 60% contained. Fuels: Ponderosa Pine, mixed conifer, pinyon, brush and grass Remarks: Fire continues to creep downhill with steady progress and flames lengths 1-3 feet. Fire continues to finger down into Grant and Steeple Creeks. Firing operations continue on the Largo. Actions planned for today include preparation for indirect line on the southwest flank of the Steeple Fire, and line construction on the Largo Fire. Fire is expected to continue spreading to the southwest and east flanks on the Steeple Fire, however, the Large should remain static. Resources: Type 2 management (Rios, IC). 3 Type 1 crews, 14 Type 2 crews. 3 helicopters, 17 engines, 2 dozers, 4 water tenders. Total 585 personnel.
SPRUCE COMPLEX GACC Priority 2 Gila National Forest Lightning caused. Located 5 air miles east of Glenwood, NM Area Involved: 8,200 acres (Combined acres for Spruce, Nabours, and Silver Fires) Containment: 0% contained. No estimate of containment. Fuels: Mixed conifer, Ponderosa pine Remarks: No reported change since 7/18. Resources: Type 2 Management (Bateman, IC). 4 Type 1 crew, 11 Type 2 crews, 2 helicopters, 16 engines, 4 dozer, 8 water tenders. Total 504 personnel. SNZ MOLINA COMPLEX GACC Priority 3 Santa Fe National Forest Lightning caused, started 6/23. Located 8 miles east of Cundiyo, NM (Pecos Wilderness) Area Involved: 7,240 acres (Consists of Capulin and Molina Fires) Containment: 60% contained. Estimated containment 7/26 Remarks: Increase in relative humidity has aided in suppression actions. Portion of fire on Nambe Pueblo is 100% contained. Some interior smoke remains. Actions planned for today include direct handline construction in several divisions. As crews continue eastward they will encounter extremely difficult terrain, which may hamper direct line construction. Fire is anticipated to continue to move slowly to the north. Over 400 Boy Scouts remain under voluntary evacuation from Frank Rand Boy Scout Camp. Resources: Type 2 Management (Philbin, IC). 5 Type 1 crews, 2 Type 2 crews, 7 helicopters, 5 engines, 7 water tenders. Total 347 personnel.
TURNBO GACC Priority 6 Gila National Forest Lightning caused, started 7/10. Area Involved: 17,000 acres (Includes acres outside of original Dry Lake WFU MMA and any additional acres burned within the MMA after 0600, 7/13.) Containment: Confinement strategy being employed. Fuels: Mixed conifer and continuous pine stringers. Remarks: Increased fire behavior yesterday as the fire moved .5 miles in 2 hours to the northwest. Flame lengths up to 15 feet were observed. Actions planned for today include assessing the need to wrap historic cabin, monitor fire spread by air, use air drops as needed to lowere intensities near Gila Trout habitats, and continue rehabilitation of cold fireline. Resources: National Fire Use Management Team (Rath, IC). 2 Type 2 crews, 1 helicopter. Total 57 personnel. Turnbo Fire is being managed as part of the Dry Lake Complex.
DRY LAKE FIRE USE COMPLEX GACC Priority 7 Gila National Forest Located 27 miles northwest of Silver City, NM. Lightning caused. Area involved: 93,500 acres. Consists of Granny, Moonshine, and Dry Lake (prior to be converted to a wildland fire) Fires. Containment: Wildland Fire Use Fuels: Pinon-juniper, Ponderosa pine, grass. Remarks: Interior pockets and jackpots burning out continued yesterday. Actions planned for today include monitoring by air, keeping fire west of Middle Fork of Gila River, and use of air support, as needed. Projected incident movement is expected to be moderate to high due to lower relative humidity and predicted winds. Resources: National Fire Use Management Team (Rath, IC). Total 4 personnel. GLZ GRANITE Gila National Forest Lightning caused, started 7/11 Located 35 nautical miles northeast of Silver City, NM Area Involved: 900 acres Containment: 0% contained. Remarks: Low fire behavior reported for yesterday. Crews completed a partial burnout along containment lines in Animas Creek. Resources: Type 3 Management (Fahl, IC). 1 Type 2 crew, 2 engines. Total 32 personnel. CWZ WINCHESTER Arizona State Lightning caused, started 7/15. Located 10 miles NW of Wilcox, AZ. Area Involved: 485 acres Containment: 80% contained. Fuels: Grass, mesquite, oak, and woodland. Remarks: Light fire behavior yesterday with occasional flare-ups on the interior. Planned actions for today include monitoring. Projected incident movement includes downslope backing on east perimeter. Resources: Type 3 Management (Beaudoin, IC). 1 engine. Total 4 personnel.
DIVIDE Gila National Forest Lightning caused, started 7/12. Located 20 air miles east/northeast of Reserve, NM Area Involved: 4,000 acres Containment: 90% contained. Fuels: Ponderosa pine, grass Remarks: Light fire behavior yesterday with only activity occurring within the perimeter. Mop-up and patrol operations well underway. Resources: Type 3 Management (Rebbe, IC). 2 Type 2 crews, 2 engines, 1 dozer. Total 42 personnel. WMZ MAPLE Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Lightning caused, started 7/05. Located 25 air miles northeast of Clifton, AZ Area Involved: 2,850 acres Containment: Confinement strategy being employed. Fuels: Ponderosa Pine, brush, grass Remarks: No reported change since 7/16. Resources: A/Sitgreaves NF Management.
GOVERNMENT Cibola National Forest Lightning caused, started 7/15. Located 6 miles north of Datil, NM. Area Involved: 130 acres Containment: Unknown containment. Fuels: Ponderosa pine and pinyon/juniper fuels. Remarks: No reported change since 7/18. Resources: Type 3 Management (Hernandez, IC). CWZ SKELETON Arizona State Lands Department Lightning, started 7/15 Located 15 miles east/northeast of Douglas, AZ Area Involved: 4,500 acres Containment: Confinement strategy employed. Fuels: Desert shrub, brush, and open grassland Remarks: No reported change since 7/18. Resources: Type 3 Management (Flores, IC). FLZ MORMON Coconino National Forest Lightning caused, started 6/06/03. Located in Padre Canyon 20 miles southeast of Flagstaff. Area involved: 2,725 acres Containment: Confinement strategy being employed. Remarks: No significant change reported since 7/04. Resources: Coconino NF Management (Zettler, IC)
JENNY Gila National Forest Lightning caused, started 6/20. Located 45 air miles NW of Truth or Consequences, NM Area Involved: 6,520 acres Containment: Appropriate Management Strategy being employed. Fuels: Mixed conifer, Ponderosa Pine, Oak, and Grass Remarks: No reported change reported since 7/3. Resources: Type 3 Management (Hodges, IC).

(7/20/3) ARIZONA KINISHBA, a lightning-caused fire which started 7/13, is currently 21,500 acres and three miles west of Whiteriver. The fire is now 60% contained. Fire behavior was reduced yesterday by cloud cover and higher relative humidity. During the morning, fire behavior was limited to understory creeping and isolated torching via ladder fuels. By afternoon fire behavior had reduced significantly following a rain event. Burnout operations proceeded very well until the rains started to come. Burnout operations will continue today if conditions allow. The fire is expected to grow slowly as a result of burnout operations and fire perimeter expansion. Larry Humphrey's Type I Incident Management Team is managing the incident. For information, call (928)-338-4406.
BLUE RIVER COMPLEX is burning in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests and includes STEEPLE (5,900 acres), LARGO (1,800 acres), and THOMAS (10,618 acres). The complex is burning 15 miles south of Alpine and 5 miles east of Hannagan Meadows. Steady fire behavior yesterday with 2-3' flame lengths on the Steeple fire. Most fire activity is occurring on the east flank moving into Grant and Steeple Creeks. Type one crews have been very effective on the Largo Fire. For today, plans are to continue line preparation for the fireing operation on the west flank of the Steeple fire and continue line construction on the Largo fire. Fire is expected to spread on the east and west flanks of the Steeple fire. Rios's Type II Incident Management Team is managing the Complex.
FARMS is a human caused fire, south of Magma, AZ. It is contained at 200 acres.
SKELETON is 4,500 acres and started 7/15 some 15 miles east/northeast of Douglas. The fire is being managed as a "confined" wildland fire.
MORMON FIRE is located in Padre Canyon 20 miles southeast of Flagstaff in Coconino National Forest. This 2,725-acre fire is being managed as a "confined" wildfire, which means a combination of direct and indirect actions, including the use of natural topographic features, fuels, and favorable weather. No major change since July 4.

(7/20/3) NEW MEXICO SPRUCE COMPLEX, located 5 air miles east of Glenwood, started 7/11 by lightning and is currently 8,200 acres in size. This fire is 0% contained, with no estimate or containment. This fire consists of SPRUCE, NABOURS, SILVER, and PARALLEL FIRES. Van Bateman's Northern Arizona Type II Incident Management Team is managing the Complex. PARALLEL and SILVER have burned together into one fire. Minimal surface spread with only stumps and logs continuing to burn. Light precipitation on the Nabours fire occurred yesterday, and 65% of indirect line is prepared. Helicopter bucket drops on the multiple areas of the fires is planned for today. Trails in the area have been closed. Temporary Closure of NM Hwy. 159 (Bursum Road)
MOLINA COMPLEX consists of the CAPULIN and MOLINA fires, burning 8 miles east of Cundiyo in Santa Fe National Forest's Pecos Wilderness. This lightning-caused complex started 6/23 and is currently 7,240 acres. Direct line construction and mop-up to 130 feet inside the line has been completed in many areas of the fire, including all the line within the boundary of Nambe Pueblo. Patrol, mop-up, and continuation of line construct to the east in Chimayo Canyon. Fire is expected to move slowly to the east/northeast and southeast. John Philbin's Central-Western Arizona Type II Team is managing the complex. For more information, please call: (505)-438-7624 or (505)-753-7809. July 20 update
DRY LAKE FIRE USE COMPLEX includes 3 lightning-caused fires burning in Gila National Forest about 27 miles northwest of Silver City--DRY LAKE, GRANNY and MOONSHINE FIRES. Overall, the fire has burned 92,800 acres. Dick Rath's Northern Rockies Fire Use Team is managing the Complex. Light to moderate fire activity occurring. For more information, call Dry Lake Complex Fire Information at (505)-388-8416. July 20 update
TURNBO is a 16,000-acre fire burning in Gila National Forest, and was started 7/10 by lightning. Yesterday's fire behavior consisted of minimal spread with flame lengths of 1 foot or less. Planned actions for the today is to continue to monitor and use aerial drops to reduce fire intensities near Gila Trout habitats. Dick Rath's Fire Use Management Team is managing TURNBO as a confined wildland fire and part of the Dry Lakes Complex.
GOVERNMENT is a 130-acre fire 6 miles north of Datil in Cibola National Forest. At last report, the fire was 80% contained and expected to be contained last evening.
DIVIDE is lightning-caused and started 7/12. This 3,800-acre fire is 20 air miles east/northeast of Reserve and is 90% contained. Light to moderate fire behavior being experienced on the fire.
GRANITE is a lightning-caused fire that started 7/11 and is burning 35 nautical miles northeast of Silver City. This 700-acre fire is currently 0% contained. Low fire behavior reported for yesterday. Three miles of fireline has been construction from Kelso Place to Murphy's place. Fire continues to advance northward, and also continues backing into Animas Creek. Planned actions for today are to continue line construction and preparing Animas Creek for possible burnout operations.
JENNY FIRE is located in Gila National Forest about 17 miles west/southwest of Beaverhead. Started by lightning on June 20, the fire is located in rocky, steep terrain and is currently 6,520 acres. No reported change has occurred on the fire since 7/3. For more information, call (505)-894-6677.
MORGAN FIRE is burning in Gila National Forest and has grown to 4,986 acres. Lightning-caused and started 6/6, the fire is being monitored from the air and from a lookout tower. No reported change has occurred on the fire since June 21. For more information, call (505)-388-8245.
BOILER FIRE USE, 40 miles northwest of Truth or Consequences, was started by lightning on April 17 and is burning in Gila National Forest's Black Range country. BOILER has burned over 58,413 acres and has been given an area of 392,875 acres in which to burn. The fire in currently in monitor phase, with no major change reported since June 18. For more information, call (505)-388-8245.
TEN COW FIRE USE is 13,523 acres and burning in Gila National Forest. TEN COW is 32 miles southeast of Reserve and was sparked by lightning on June 8. The fire is being allowed to burn within an area of 144,346 acres. No reported change has occurred on the fire since June 18. For more information, call (505)-388-8245.

(7/19/3) KINISHBA BIA Fort Apache, White Mountain Apache Tribe Lightning caused, started 7/13 Located 3 miles west of Whiteriver, AZ Area Involved: 20,600 acres Containment: 45% contained. No estimate of containment. Fuels: Ponderosa pine, woodland, chaparrel Remarks: Fire behavior was reduced yesterday by higher relative humidity from the remnants of Tropical Storm Claudette. Burnout operations started yesterday morning, were dampened by increasing thunderstorm cell moving in from the SE. Some isolated torching, and up hill runs on south facing slopes in the east side. Cloud cover greatly affected and reduced the fire behavior. Indirect lines have been constructed and prepared. All evacuated communities were allowed back into their homes at 0800 yesterday morning. The fire is expected to slowly grow towards and from the containment lines. Planned actions for the day are to burnout and complete indirect containment lines. Resources: Type 1 Management (Humphrey, IC). 7 Type 1 crews, 17 Type 2 crews, 5 helicopters, 51 engines, 19 dozers, 27 water tenders. Total 924 personnel.
SPRUCE COMPLEX Priority 3 Gila National Forest Lightning caused, started 7/11. Located 5 air miles east of Glenwood, NM Area Involved: 7,960 acres (Combined acres for Spruce, Nabours, and Silver Fires) Containment: 0% contained. No estimate of containment. Fuels: Mixed conifer, Ponderosa pine Remarks: No reported activity. Resources: Type 2 Management (Bateman, IC). 1 Type 1 crew, 6 Type 2 crews, 1 helicopter, 13 engines, 1 dozer, 12 water tenders. Total 250 personnel. SNZ MOLINA COMPLEX GACC Priority 4 Santa Fe National Forest Lightning caused, started 6/23. Located 8 miles east of Cundiyo, NM (Pecos Wilderness) Area Involved: 6,000 acres (Consists of Capulin and Molina Fires) Containment: Confinement strategy being employed. Remarks: Yesterday's fire behavior was a backing fire with moderate torching. Air tankers were used yesterday to hold the fire in Chimayo Canyon. The fire is expected to continue burning in Chimayo Canyon. Slight movement to the north in Pecos Wilderness. Planned actions for the day are to continue to construct and hold line on the western flank on Nambe Pueblo. Resources: Type 2 Management (Philbin, IC). 6 Type 1 crews,2 Type 2 crews, 7 helicopters, 5 engines, 2 water tenders. Total 351 personnel. Cooperating agencies in State of New Mexico, BIA Northern Pueblos Agency and Nambe Pueblo, Santa Fe and Rio Arriba counties, the New Mexico National Guard and the City of Espanola.
BLUE RIVER COMPLEX Priority 5 Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest's Located 15 miles south of Alpine, AZ, and 5 miles east of Hannagan Meadow, AZ. Lightning caused, started 7/12 Area Involved 18,318 acres consists of the Steeple fire (5,900 acres), Largo fire (1,800 acres), and the Thomas fire (10,618 acres). Containment: 0% contained. Fuels: Ponderosa Pine, mixed conifer, pinyon, brush and grass Type 2 Team (Rios, IC) ordered in to manage Complex. Team will transition today, 7/18. Complex will include Steeple, Largo, and Thomas Fires. Remarks: Little fire behavior was observed yesterday due to higher humidity and cloud cover. Gusty winds from thunder cells did cause some spotting at times. Planned actions for the day are to protect structures, hold the line and prepare for a potential burnout. 44 structures are potentially threatened. Resources: Type 2 management (Rios, IC). 3 Type 1 crews, 7 Type 2 crews. 3 helicopters, 12 engines, 2 dozers, 3 water tenders. Total 292 personnel. Cooperating agencies, ADOT, DPS, NWS, and Arizona Game & Fish.
DRY LAKE FIRE Priority 6 Gila National Forest Located 27 miles northwest of Silver City, NM. Lightning caused, started 5/30. Area involved: 92,800 acres. Consists of Granny (1,700), Moonshine (26,000), and Dry Lake (65,120 acres prior to be converted to a wildland fire) Fires. Containment: Wildland Fire Use Fuels: Pinon-juniper, Ponderosa pine, grass. Remarks: Low fire behavior occurred yesterday with flamelengths of 1' or less. Planned actions for the day are to continue to utilize water drops to control intensities near Gila Trout habitats. Monitor fire spread, hold active firelines, rehab cold firelines. Install a repeater on Mogollon Baldy Lookout for Spruce Complex communications. Low to moderate spread is expected. Resources: National Fire Use Management Team (Rath, IC). Total 4 personnel.

07-18-03 KINISHBA GACC Priority 2 BIA Fort Apache, White Mountain Apache Tribe Lightning caused, started 7/13 Located 3 miles west of Whiteriver, AZ Area Involved: 20,128 acres Containment: 20% contained. No estimate of containment. Fuels: Ponderosa pine, woodland, chaparrel Remarks: Fire behavior moderated yesterday as higher humidity fell over the fire area. However, erratic winds from thunderstorms in the area created very active fire behavior in the northwest portion of the fire. Indirect control lines have been constructed and prepared. Burnout along portions of the southwest flank has gone well. Movement of the fire to the northwest has made it necessary to begin burnout from the R11 road northwest to Big Canyon, and along the R11 road to the east. Planned actions for today include continuation of burnout operations in the north. The fire will continue to grow as a result of burnout and unchecked expansion. The threat to the Whiteriver communities has diminished. Re-entry will begin today. Resources: Type 1 Management (Humphrey, IC). 7 Type 1 crews, 22 Type 2 crews, 5 helicopters, 47 engines, 24 dozers, 26 water tenders. Total 1,026 personnel.
SPRUCE COMPLEX GACC Priority 3 Gila National Forest Lightning caused, started 7/11. Located 5 air miles east of Glenwood, NM Area Involved: 7,960 acres (Combined acres for Spruce, Nabours, and Silver Fires) Containment: 0% contained. No estimate of containment. Fuels: Mixed conifer, Ponderosa pine Remarks: Light to moderate fire behavior yesterday with burning duff, stumps and logs, and spotty torching. Minimum spread occurred. Silver and Parallel Fires have burned together and is now called the Silver Fire. Crews have improved Trail 808 to Sled Saddle, inserted hose from the Town of Mogollon to Trail 808 trailhead, and prepared Highway 19 below the Silver Fire. Actions planned for today include improving Mineral Creek Trail north of Silver Fire. Silver Fire continues to remain a threat to Town of Mogollon. Spruce and Nabours Fires are unstaffed. Resources: Type 2 Management (Bateman, IC). 1 Type 1 crew, 6 Type 2 crews, 1 helicopter, 13 engines, 1 dozer, 12 water tenders. Total 250 personnel.
MOLINA COMPLEX GACC Priority 4 Santa Fe National Forest Lightning caused, started 6/23. Located 8 miles east of Cundiyo, NM (Pecos Wilderness) Area Involved: 6,000 acres (Consists of Capulin and Molina Fires) Containment: Confinement strategy being employed. Remarks: No reported activity. Resources: Type 2 Team (Philbin, IC). 4 Type 1 crews, 2 helicopters. Total 104 personnel. Cooperating agencies in State of New Mexico, BIA Northern Pueblos Agency and Nambe Pueblo. WMZ BLUE RIVER COMPLEX GACC Priority 5 Type 2 Team (Rios, IC) ordered in to manage Complex. Team will transition today, 7/18. Complex will include Steeple, Largo, and Thomas Fires.
STEEPLE Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest's Lightning caused, started 7/12 Located 5 miles east of Hannagan Meadow, AZ Area Involved: 4,469 acres Containment: 0% contained. No estimate for full containment. Fuels: Mixed conifer, heavy dead and down, brush Remarks: Light to moderate fire behavior yesterday as fire was mostly creeping, but occasional short runs did occur. Actions planned for today include burnout along Highway 191. Projected fire spread to the west/northwest. Potential future threats include ten commercial facilities and three outbuildings. Resources: Type 3 Management (Wallace/Aylor (T), IC). 7 Type 2 crews, 8 engines, 3 water tenders. Total 189 personnel.
LARGO Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Lightning caused, started 7/13 Located 15 miles south of Alpine, AZ Area Involved: 1,400 acres Containment: 40% contained. No estimate of containment. Fuels: Ponderosa pine, pinon-juniper, grass Remarks: Light to moderate fire behavior yesterday with single tree torching and occasional short runs. Some rain was received over the fire area. Crews have made good progress in line construction as weather has been very cooperative. Planned actions for today include continuation of line construction, burnout and hold S-Canyon Trail to the east, and preparation and protection of structures. Projected fire spread to the north and east. Potential threats to ten residences, one commercial facility, and twenty outbuildings. Resources: Type 3 Management (Mindar, IC). 3 Type 1 crews, 2 engines. Total 81 personnel.
DRY LAKE FIRE USE COMPLEX GACC Priority 6 Gila National Forest Located 27 miles northwest of Silver City, NM. Lightning caused, started 5/30. Area involved: 92,800 acres. Consists of Granny (1,700), Moonshine (26,000), and Dry Lake (65,120 acres prior to be converted to a wildland fire) Fires. Containment: Wildland Fire Use Fuels: Pinon-juniper, Ponderosa pine, grass. Remarks: Reduced fire behavior yesterday due to increase relative humidity. Flame lengths less than one-foot. Planned actions for today include use of aerial water drops to reduce intensities near Gila Trout habitat, and rehabilitation of cold fireline. Minimal spread and low intensities anticipated for today. Resources: National Fire Use Management Team (Rath, IC).

07-17-03 KINISHBA GACC Priority 2 BIA Fort Apache, White Mountain Apache Tribe Lightning caused, started 7/13 Located 3 miles west of Whiteriver, AZ Area Involved: 17,700 acres Containment: 15% contained. No estimate of containment. Fuels: Ponderosa pine, woodland, chaparrel Remarks: Active fire behavior yesterday producing torching, short-range spotting, and fire runs being pushed by thunderstorm winds. Progress made in line construction along the southwest and northwest portion towards the bottom of Big Canyon. Burnout operations completed in the southwest. Due to winds produced by thunderstorms, the fire made a push to the ridge above Over the Rainbow community. Very dry fuels, historically low ERC, and unpredictable winds associated with outflow and interaction from convective cells are severely adding to the complexity of the situation. Planned actions for today include continuation of burnout operations along the south and southwest flanks, line preparation in the northwest, and structure protection in potentially affected communities. The fire will continue to grow as a result of burnout and uncheck expansion. The communities of Cradleboard, Over the Rainbow, and Jurassic Park continue to be threatened by the western movement of the fire, as well as portions of Whiteriver and a major power line grid. This includes approximately 700 residences. Resources: Type 1 Management (Humphrey, IC). 5 Type 1 crews, 30 Type 2 crews, 5 helicopters, 45 engines, 15 dozers, 22 water tenders. Total 1,143 personnel.
SPRUCE COMPLEX Priority 3 Gila National Forest Lightning caused, started 7/11. Located 5 air miles east of Glenwood, NM Area Involved: 5,480 acres (Combined acres for Spruce, Nabours, Parallel, and Silver Fires) Containment: 0% contained. Estimate containment for 8/13. Fuels: Mixed conifer, Ponderosa pine Remarks: Active fire behavior on all fires. Parallel and Silver Fires have topped the ridge and are slowly moving downhill toward Highway 159. Planned actions for today include preparing Log Canyon Trail and hold Bursum Road on Silver and Parallel Fires. Fire is expected to spread through today's operational period, but should be moderated based on forecasted weather conditions. Potential threat to the Town of Mogollon unless weather conditions change significantly. Resources: Type 2 Management (Bateman, IC). 1 Type 1 crew, 1 helicopter, 4 engines, 2 water tenders. Total 93 personnel.
MOLINA COMPLEX Priority 4 Santa Fe National Forest Lightning caused, started 6/23. Located 8 miles east of Cundiyo, NM (Pecos Wilderness) Area Involved: 6,000 acres (Consists of Capulin and Molina Fires) Containment: Confinement strategy being employed. Remarks: Planned actions for today include constructing line on the west side of the fire and containing a 400 acre slopover onto Nambe Pueblo lands. Nambe Pueblo lands and watershed remain threatened. Resources: Forest Management (Lucero, IC). Type 2 Team (Philbin, IC) will take over management today. 4 Type 1 crews, 2 helicopters. Total 104 personnel. Cooperating agencies in State of New Mexico, BIA Northern Pueblos Agency and Nambe Pueblo.
STEEPLE Priority 5 Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest's Lightning caused, started 7/12 Located 5 miles east of Hannagan Meadow, AZ Area Involved: 1,600 acres Containment: 0% contained. No estimate for full containment. Fuels: Mixed conifer, heavy dead and down, brush Remarks: No significant change reported since 7/15. Resources: Type 3 Management (Jackson, IC).
DRY LAKE FIRE Priority 6 Gila National Forest Located 27 miles northwest of Silver City, NM. Lightning caused, started 5/30. Area involved: 91,000 acres. Consists of Dry Lake (65,120 acres prior to be converted to a wildland fire), Granny (1,760), and Moonshine (22,800) Fires. Containment: Wildland Fire Use Fuels: Pinon-juniper, Ponderosa pine, grass. Remarks: Active fire behavior yesterday as short, wind driven surface runs were observed. The endangered Gila Trout relocation operation has been completed. Planned actions for today include helicopter water drops to reduce intensities near Gila Trout habitat areas, and holding and firing operations. Projected fire spread for today with low intensities on the southeast, north, and northeast sides, with moderate intensities on the west flank and backing into canyons. Mogollon Baldy Lookout and historic cabin remains threatened. Resources: National Fire Use Management Team (Rath, IC).
TURNBO Priority 7 Gila National Forest Lightning caused, started 7/10. Area Involved: 8,000 acres (Includes acres from Dry Lake Fire outside of original Dry Lake MMA) Containment: Confinement strategy being employed. Fuels: Mixed conifer and continuous pine stringers. Remarks: Significantly increased fire behavior yesterday as winds pushed through the area. A precautionary evacuation occurred on Mogollon Baldy Lookout. Planned actions for today include helicopter water drops to reduce intensities near Gila Trout habitat and to protect White Creek cabin. The fire is expected to spread westerly with moderate intensities. Resources: National Fire Use Management Team (Rath, IC). 8 Type 2 crews, 3 helicopters. Total 99 personnel. Turnbo Fire is being managed as part of the Dry Lake Complex.
ENCEBADO Priority 8 Taos Northern Pueblos Agency, Taos Pueblo Located on Taos Pueblo, NM. Lightning caused, started 7/04. Area involved: 5,382 acres Containment: 100% contained. Fuels: Mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, and pinyon-juniper. Remarks: Some internal smoldering and creeping continues to burn. Planned actions for today include mop-up and fireline rehabilitation. Resources: Type 2 Management (Raley, IC). 5 Type 1 crews, 13 Type 2 crews, 6 helicopters, 14 engines, 10 dozers, 24 water tenders. Total 747 personnel. Cooperating agencies include Taos Volunteer Fire Department, Rio Fernando Volunteer Fire Department, Red Cross, NM National Guard, Taos Pueblo, Taos County Sheriff's Department, NM RMP Structure Protection Group, and NM State Police.
LARGO GACC Priority 9 Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Lightning caused, started 7/13 Located 15 miles south of Alpine, AZ Area Involved: 600 acres Containment: 0% contained. No estimate of containment. Fuels: Ponderosa pine, pinon-juniper, grass Remarks: No significant change reported since 7/15. Resources: Type 3 Management (Mindar, IC).
MAPLE Priority 10 Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Lightning caused, started 7/05. Located 25 air miles northeast of Clifton, AZ Area Involved: 2,850 acres Containment: Confinement strategy being employed. 85% contained. Estimate containment for 7/18. Fuels: Ponderosa Pine, brush, grass Remarks: Little to no fire behavior observed yesterday. Actions planned for today include aerial reconnaissance. Potential west/northwest and southeast spread projected during today's operational period. Resources: A/Sitgreaves NF Management. S
POPCORN GACC Priority 11 BIA-San Carlos Agency, San Carlos Tribal Land Lightning caused, started 7/13. Located 30 miles north of San Carlos, AZ Area Involved: 426 acres Containment: 95% contained. Fuels: Pinon-Juniper, Brush Remarks. Fire is located in a rocky, inaccessible area. Moderate fire behavior yesterday as thunderstorm activity brought winds. Fire spread is expected to be 20-30 acres towards Popcorn Creek. Resources: Type 3 Management (Brown, IC). 3 Type 1 crew, 6 type 2 crews, 2 helicopters, 1 water tender. Total 253 personnel.
DIVIDE Gila National Forest Lightning caused, started 7/12. Located 20 air miles east/northeast of Reserve, NM Area Involved: 2,500 acres Containment: 60% contained. Estimate containment for 7/18. Fuels: Ponderosa pine, grass Remarks: Fire exhibited moderate to high fire behavior yesterday with some spotting occurring. Some light precipitation was received over the fire during the day slowing fire spread to the west. A slopover occurred on the south side, but fire still remains within confinement boundary. Dozer line has been completed on the northeast side. Actions planned for today include completion of 40 chains of handline on the northeast flank, secure lines, and burnout northeast perimeter. Fire is expected to continue spreading to the west and east. Resources: Type 3 Management (Aragon, IC). 2 Type 2 crew, 1 engine, 2 dozers. Total 45 personnel.
LUERA NM State, Socorro District Lightning caused, started 7/13. Located 20 miles south of Datil, NM Area Involved: 150 acres Containment: 50%. Fuels: Pinon-Juniper, Douglas Fir Remarks: Fire is primarily a backing fire burning in extremely difficult terrain, including rockslides, snags, and rock bluffs. Original fire has blacklined itself in upper basin and crews will go direct to contain burnout areas from operations conducted on Tuesday. Direct attack along flanks of burnout have been employed successfully with burnout areas contained. Fire will be monitored for several days with minimal resources. Resources: NM State Management (Kearney, IC). 1 Type 1 crews, 3 engines. Total 19 personnel.
WEST Safford Field Office Lightning caused, started 7/14. Located 12 miles east/southeast of Sierra Vista, AZ Area Involved: 1,192 acres Containment: 95% contained. Expected containment 7/17. Fuels: Sacaton grass, cottonwoods, mesquites Remarks: Moderate fire behavior yesterday. All lines are holding. Planned actions for today include holding and mop-up. Resources: BLM-Safford Management (McRae, IC). 3 engines, 2 water tenders. SEZ WINDMILL -Safford Field Office Lightning cause, started 7/16. Located 15 miles northeast of Sonoita, AZ Area Involved: 500 acres Containment: 90% contained. Estimate containment 7/17. Fuels: Sacaton, cottonwoods, mesquite Remarks: This fire was originally three separate starts that have been combined into one incident. Moderate fire behavior through yesterday's operational period. With red flag warning for winds, crews fell back and burned out from existing roads, significantly increasing acreage. Planned actions for today include holding and mop-up. Fire is not expected to move during the next operational period. Resources: BLM-Safford Management (Quintana, IC). 1 Type 2 crew, 5 engines.
SKELETON Arizona State Lands Department Lightning, started 7/15 Located 15 miles east/northeast of Douglas, AZ Area Involved: 3,500 acres Containment: 85% contained. Estimate containment 7/18. Confinement strategy being employed. Fuels: Desert shrub, brush, and open grassland Remarks: Fire is located in a remote, extremely rugged and inaccessible area. Plans for today include flying fire in the morning to check status in order to determine amount of suppression necessary. A few ranches are located in the general area, but are not considered threatened at this time. Resources: Type 3 Management (Flores, IC).
ASPEN Coronado National Forest Human, started 6/17 Located on Mt. Lemmon 20 miles north of Tucson, AZ Area involved: 84,750 acres Containment: 100% contained. Fuels: Mixed conifer, Ponderosa Pine, oak Remarks: No report since 7/15. This fire will be removed from the Morning Report. Resources: Type 3 Management (Morey, IC). FLZ

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(7/16/03) ARIZONA KINISHBA, a lightning-caused fire which started 7/13, is currently 16,000 acres and burning two miles west of Whiteriver. Yesterday's active fire behavior caused the fire to increase in size, cross road R11 to the west, and move towards Big Canyon. Extreme and unpredictable fire behavior caused crews to move off the dangerous western flank yesterday and assume safer positions to the south. Progress towards planned containment activities have also been hindered by the erratic fire behavior. The National Weather Service reported a plume of up to 25,000 feet during the night. Today crews plan to continue burnout operations on the southern flank as conditions permit. The communities west of Highway 73 including Over the Rainbow, Jurassic Park, Chinatown, Rainbow City and Whiteriver have been evacuated, which affected approximately 5,000 people. 700 homes are potentially threatened. Whiteriver Hospital is closed. Humphrey's Type I Incident Management Team is now in place. For information, call (928)-338-4406. Also, there is a phone number for evacuees: 1-866-Get-Info.
LARGO is a 600-acre, lightning-caused fire that is burning in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests 15 miles south of Alpine. This fire was started 7/13 and is 0% contained with no current estimate of containment. 31 structures and outbuildings are threatened, although evacuations are not imminent at this time. LARGO is expected to grow to the north/northeast today, and crews plan to continue burnout operations and clearing existing trail a means for containment. Mindar's Type III Team is now in place.
STEEPLE, located 5 miles east of Hannagan Meadow, was started 7/12 by lightning and is currently 1,600 acres and 0% contained. Erratic fire behavior and rough, steep terrain could cause this fire to double in size during today's operational period. Thirteen structures are potentially threatened. Crews plan to tightly monitor the fire's designated trigger point today. Jackson's Type III Management Team is in charge of the incident.
MAPLE is a 2,850-acre, lightning-caused fire which started July 5 and is burning in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests 25 air miles northeast of Clifton. MAPLE is being managed as a "confined" wildfire, and is currently 85% contained. Some spread occurred yesterday, and crews estimate that the fire will spread to the west/northwest and southeast today. Testa's Type 3 Incident Management Team is in charge of the fire.
POPCORN, a lightning-caused fire that started 7/13, is burning 30 miles north of San Carlos, and is 300 acres in size. The fire is now 65% contained. Moderate fire behavior and rocky, inaccessible terrain may cause the fire to grow 20-30 acres today. Brown's BIA-San Carlos Incident Management Team is in place. WEST is a 1,152-acre fire that started 7/14 and is burning 12 miles east/southeast of Sierra Vista. This fire is now 75% contained, with expected containment for today. Minimal fire behavior was recorded yesterday, and the fire growth potential is low for today. Crews will work on holding the fireline and mopping up. Fennimore's BLM-Safford Incident Management Team is in charge of the incident.
ASPEN FIRE is 84,750 acres and 100% contained. ASPEN is located on Mt. Lemmon in Coronado National Forest about 20 miles north of Tucson. Patrolling, mop-up, and rehabilitation are well underway throughout most of the fire area. Morey's Type III Management Team is now in charge of the incident. For more information, call Aspen Fire Information at (520)-749-6207/6208.
SKELETON is a 950 acre fire which started 7/15 and is burning 15 miles east/northeast of Douglas. The fire is located in a remote, inaccessible area. Crews plan to fly the fire to determine the amount of suppression needed. Evan's Arizona State Management Team is in place.
MORMON FIRE is located in Padre Canyon 20 miles southeast of Flagstaff in Coconino National Forest. This 2,725-acre fire is being managed as a "confined" wildfire, which means a combination of direct and indirect actions, including the use of natural topographic features, fuels, and favorable weather. No major change since July 4.
(7/16/03) NEW MEXICO ENCEBADO FIRE is burning on Taos Pueblo at 5,382 acres and is now 80% contained. Crews have completed a containment line around the perimeter of the fire, however some areas within that perimeter may continue to burn. Crews expect to have the fire contained by the end of today, as they plan to continue to mop up and rehabilitate the fireline. Taos Pueblo, including Taos Pueblo Casino, are now open. Larry Raley's New Mexico Type II Incident Management Team is managing the fire. For more information, call (505)-737-5612, (505)-758-7642 or (505)-758-7632
(7/16) Kaibab National Forest to Begin Sagebrush Prescribed Burn Next Week West of Tusayan, AZ
(7/16) Lightning and Extreme Heat Continues to Fuel Fires in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
(7/16) Cibola National Forest Increases Restrictions to Level II
(7/15) Kaibab National Forest: Rural Communities Fuel Management to Thin Demonstration Plot
(7/15) Santa Fe National Forest Increases Restrictions to Level II
(7/15) Coconino National Forest Initiates Camping Restrictions
(7/15) Molina Complex Update, Santa Fe National Forest
(7/15) Firefighters Make Progress on Lightning Fires in Coronado National Forest
(7/15) Thunderstorms Bring More Than Lightning to Clifton District, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
(7/15) Gila National Forest Offers Reward for Return of Bambi

7-15-03 KINISHBA GACC Priority 1 BIA Fort Apache, White Mountain Apache Tribe Lightning caused, started 7/13 Located 3 miles west of Whiteriver, AZ Area Involved: 3,800 acres Containment: 0% contained. No estimate of containment. Fuels: Ponderosa pine, woodland, chaparrel Remarks: Plume dominated fire behavior early yesterday, with some crown runs resulting from wind and thunderstorm outflow. The communities of Cradleboard, Over the Rainbow, Jurassic Park, and Whiteriver, north of the airport, have been evacuated. Whiteriver, Fort Apache, and a major power line grid are threatened. Planned actions for today include continuation of structure protection measures, and locate suitable control features to construct and burn indirect fireline. The fire is expected to continue to grow as a result of plume domination and thunderstorm activity. Resources: Type 1 Management (Humphrey, IC). 2 Type 1 crews, 14 Type 2 crews, 2 helicopters, 5 engines, 4 dozers, 5 water tenders. Total 417 personnel.
ENCEBADO GACC Priority 2 Taos Northern Pueblos Agency, Taos Pueblo Located on Taos Pueblo, NM. Lightning caused, started 7/04. Area involved: 5,401 acres Containment: 70% contained. Expected containment 7/16. Fuels: Smoldering and creeping fire behavior yesterday with one-foot flame lengths. A containment line has been completed around the fire, but unburned islands within the burn area will continue to burn. Some islands near the fireline. Planned actions for today include continuation of mop-up of spots and rehabilitation of the fireline. Taos Pueblo and Casino will open today. Resources: Type 2 Management (Raley, IC). 12 Type 1 crews, 12 Type 2 crews, 9 helicopters, 28 engines, 11 dozers, 23 water tenders. Total 895 personnel. Cooperating agencies include Taos Volunteer Fire Department, Rio Fernando Volunteer Fire Department, Red Cross, NM National Guard, Taos Pueblo, Taos County Sheriff's Department, NM RMP Structure Protection Group, and NM State Police.
DRY LAKE FIRE USE COMPLEX GACC Priority 3 Gila National Forest Located 27 miles northwest of Silver City, NM. Lightning caused, started 5/30. Area involved: 90,000 acres. Consists of Dry Lake (65,120), Granny (1,760), and Moonshine (22,800) Fires. Containment: Wildland Fire Use Fuels: Pinon-juniper, Ponderosa pine, grass. Remarks: Light fire behavior reported yesterday with one-foot flame lengths being observed. Plans for today include continuing to check easterly spread of fire toward the Gila Cliff Dwellings, and the use of helicopter water drops to minimize fire behavior in Mogollon Creek. The fire is expected to continue movement on east and west flanks with low intensities. Resources: National Fire Use Management Team (Rath, IC).
TURNBO GACC Priority 4 Gila National Forest Lightning caused, started 7/10. Area Involved: 2,570 acres Containment: Confinement strategy being employed. Fuels: Mixed conifer and continuous pine stringers. Remarks: The fire is being managed as part of the Dry Lake Complex. Light fire behavior yesterday as the fire remains a slow backing fire with flame lengths less than 1 foot in the ponderosa pine needles and litter. Approximately 10% of the perimeter remains active. Planned actions for the today are to continue using helicopter water drops to check fire spread toward Gila Cliff Dwellings and adjacent Gila Trout habitat. Fire is expected to continue as a low intensity fire on the east and west flanks. Resources: National Fire Use Management Team (Rath, IC). 5 Type 2 crews, 4 helicopters, 1 engine, 2 water tenders. Total 108 personnel. MOLINA COMPLEX GACC Priority 5 Santa Fe National Forest Lightning caused, started 6/23. Located 8 miles east of Cundiyo, NM (Pecos Wilderness) Area Involved: 3,082 acres (Capulin 2,665 acres and Molina 417 acres) Containment: Confinement strategy being employed. Remarks: Plans are to hold the fire north of Cauplin drainage and east of containment line, allowing the fire to burn into the Pecos Wilderness. Smoke monitors have been established in the Espanola Valley and at Camp Frank Rand, which is northwest of the fire. Resources: Forest Management (Lucero, IC). 4 Type 1 crews, 2 helicopters. Total 104 personnel. Cooperating agencies in State of New Mexico, BIA Northern Pueblos Agency and Nambe Pueblo.
ASPEN GACC Priority 6 Coronado National Forest Human, started 6/17 Located on Mt. Lemmon 20 miles north of Tucson, AZ Area involved: 84,750 acres Containment: 95% contained. Expected containment today, 7/15. Fuels: Mixed conifer, Ponderosa Pine, oak Remarks: Some low intensity fire behavior and smoldering still occurring. Planned activities for today include patrol, mop-up, and rehabilitation. No projected movement of the fire is expected. Most activity will be limited to fuels burning within the interior. Resources: Type 1 Management (Oltrogge, IC). Transitioning to Type 3 Management today at 1800. 1 Type 2 crew, 1 helicopter, 11 engines, 14 water tenders. Total 282 personnel. Aspen Fire Website
SPRUCE Gila National Forest Lightning caused, started 7/11. Located 5 air miles east of Glenwood, NM Area Involved: 200 acres Containment: 0% contained. Estimate containment for 8/13. Fuels: Mixed conifer, Ponderosa pine Remarks: Active fire behavior yesterday with torching, spotting, and short-range spotting. Trails in the area of the fire have been closed. Three historic structures potentially threatened. Planned actions for today include recon, preparing structure protection, and monitor. Resources: Gila NF Management (Randall, IC). Total 4 personnel.
LARGO Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Lightning caused, started 7/13 Located 15 miles south of Alpine, AZ Area Involved: 275 acres Containment: 0% contained. No estimate of containment. Fuels: Ponderosa pine, pinon-juniper, grass Remarks: Fire is located in steep, difficult terrain. Short uphill runs, spotting, single and group torching observed yesterday. Over 30 structures remain threatened, but no evacuations imminent. Actions planned for today include clearing existing trail and burnout operations. Fire is expected to continue spreading to the north, northeast. Resources: Type 3 Management (Mindar, IC). 2 Type 1 crews, 1 helicopter. Total 51 personnel.
STEEPLE Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Lightning caused, started 7/12 Located 5 miles east of Hannagan Meadow, AZ Area Involved: 800 acres Containment: 0% contained. No estimate for full containment. Fuels: Mixed conifer, heavy dead and down, brush Remarks: Fire is located in rough, steep terrain. Erratic fire behavior yesterday with short, uphill runs, spotting, and torching. Thirteen structures potentially threatened. Planned actions for today include monitoring fire for reaching designated trigger point. Potential for fire to double in size during today's operational period. Resources: Type 3 Management (Jackson, IC).
MAPLE Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Lightning caused, started 7/05. Located 25 air miles northeast of Clifton, AZ Area Involved: 2,535 acres Containment: Confinement strategy being employed. 40% contained. Estimate containment for 7/28. Fuels: Ponderosa Pine, brush, grass Remarks: No significant change since 7/13. Resources: Type 3 Management (Testa, IC). 1 Type 1 crew, 1 Type 2 crew, 2 engines. Total 37 personnel.
DIVIDE Gila National Forest Lightning caused, started 7/12. Located 20 air miles east/northeast of Reserve, NM Area Involved: 500 acres Containment: 10% contained. Estimate containment for 7/18. Fuels: Ponderosa pine, grass Remarks: Fire has exhibited high to extreme fire behavior with crowning and spotting. Fire spotted across dozer line on east side yesterday gaining significant acreage. Crews were pulled from the fireline for safety considerations. Planned actions for today include continuation of dozer line construction on the east side. Anticipate fire to continue spreading to the east and the west. Resources: Type 3 Management (Aragon, IC). 1 Type 2 crew, 1 engine, 2 dozers, 3 water tenders. Total 24 personnel.
LUERA NM State, Socorro District Lightning caused, started 7/13. Located 20 miles south of Datil, NM Area Involved: 100 acres Containment: No report. Fuels: Pinon-Juniper, Douglas Fir Remarks: Fire is burning in extremely difficult terrain, including rockslides, snags, and rock bluffs. Fire behavior is primarily a ground fire making runs in jackpot pinon-juniper, Ponderosa pine, and Douglas fir. Some spotting has occurred, but due to terrain no significant runs have occurred. Currently staffing with BLM-Socorro Fuels crew and two contract engines. Planned actions for today include discussion of management options available due to terrain and minimal availability of resources, ordering additional resources, and preparation for burnout. Low intensity burning is expected as fire moves through an area previously burned in 1995. It is anticipated that the fire will continue moving upslope toward the Crest of Luera Peak. Resources: NM State Management (Moore, IC). Total 20 personnel.
WEST BLM-Safford Field Office Cause under investigation, started 7/14. Located 12 miles east/southeast of Sierra Vista, AZ Area Involved: 400 acres Containment: 30% contained. No estimate of full containment. Fuels: Sacaton grass, cottonwoods, mesquites Remarks: Moderate to extreme fire behavior yesterday due to gusty winds. Significant events included patrolling entrances and exits to the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area, and cooperating with Law Enforcement agencies on the incident in helping with traffic flow. Planned actions for today include continuing the use of air support and possible burnout operations on the south end. Resources: BLM-Safford Management (Fennimore, IC). 6 engines. Total 58 personnel.
POPCORN BIA-San Carlos Agency, San Carlos Tribal Land Lightning caused, started 7/13. Located 30 miles north of San Carlos, AZ Area Involved: 300 acres Containment: 0% contained. Estimate containment for today, 7/16. Fuels: Pinon-Juniper, Brush Remarks. Fire is located in a rocky, inaccessible area. Erratic fire behavior observed yesterday as 30-mph winds passed through the fire area. Actions planned for today include use of crews to construct line, and air tanker support. The fire could grow an additional 200-300 acres through today's operational period. Resources: BIA-San Carlos Management (Brown, IC). 3 type 2 crews, 2 helicopters, 3 engines, 1 dozer, 2 water tenders. Total 130 personnel. FLZ MORMON Coconino National Forest Lightning caused, started 6/06/03. Located in Padre Canyon 20 miles southeast of Flagstaff. Area involved: 2,725 acres Containment: Confinement strategy being employed. Remarks: Aerial recon continues twice daily. No significant change reported since 7/04. Resources: Coconino NF Management (Zettler, IC) GLZ JENNY Gila National Forest Lightning caused, started 6/20. Located 45 air miles NW of Truth or Consequences, NM Area Involved: 6,520 acres Fuels: Mixed conifer, Ponderosa Pine, Oak, and Grass Remarks: Appropriate Management Strategy being employed. No significant change reported since 7/3. Resources: Type 3 Management (Hodges, IC). 1 Type 2 crew, 1 helicopter, 2 engines. Total 39 personnel.
07-14-03 KINISHBA BIA Fort Apache, White Mountain Apache Tribe Lightning caused, started 7/13 Located 2 miles west of Whiteriver, AZ Area Involved: 2,500 acres Containment: 0% contained. No estimate of containment. Fuels: Ponderosa pine, woodland, chaparrel Remarks: Active fire behavior yesterday as fire increased in size to become plume dominated. Heavy air tankers were utilized throughout the afternoon to slow spread in preparation of a burnout. A number of resources potentially threatened including approximately 100 residential structures and commercial property, powerline grid, Highway 73, and timber resources. Planned actions for today include flanking the fire with potential burnout along the flanks and head of the fire. Projected movement of the fire is to the northeast. Resources: Type 3 Management (Massey, IC). Type 1 Team (Humphrey, IC) has been ordered. 3 Type 2 crews, 2 helicopters, 5 engines, 2 dozers, 3 water tenders. Total 105 personnel. WMZ LARGO Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Lightning caused, started 7/13 Located 15 miles south of Alpine, AZ Area Involved: 150 acres Containment: 0% contained. No estimate of containment. Fuels: Ponderosa pine, pinon-juniper, grass Remarks: Extreme fire behavior yesterday with torching, crowning, and short-range spotting. Approximately 31 structures and outbuildings, threatened and endangered species, and permittee allotments are potentially threatened. Plans for today's operational period includes attempting containment utilizing existing trail system. Projected spread of the fire is to the north. Resources: Type 3 Management (Jackson, IC). 1 Type 1 crew, 1 Type 2 crew. Total 42 personnel
ENCEBADO GACC Priority 1 Taos Northern Pueblos Located on Taos Pueblo, NM. Lightning caused, started 7/04. Area involved: 5,400 acres Containment: 65% contained. Expected containment 7/15. Fuels: Light to moderate fire behavior yesterday as the fire is primarily smoldering and creeping with flame lengths 1-2 feet, some individual torching, and some upslope runs. Plans for today include continuation of direct line construction and mop-up around hot spots. Major fireline rehabilitation is underway. Unburned islands within the perimeter may continue to burn. Two Type 1 crews and two engines have been identified for daily regional initial attack. Resources: Type 2 Management (Raley, IC). 13 Type 1 crews, 13 Type 2 crews, 10 helicopters, 38 engines, 11 dozers, 26 water tenders. Total 1,039 personnel. Cooperating agencies include Taos Volunteer Fire Department, Rio Fernando Volunteer Fire Department, Red Cross, NM National Guard, Taos Pueblo, Taos County Sheriff's Department, NM RMP Structure Protection Group, and NM State Police.
DRY LAKE FIRE USE COMPLEX GACC Priority 2 Gila National Forest Located 27 miles northwest of Silver City, NM. Lightning caused, started 5/30. Area involved: 85,000 acres. Fuels: Pinon-juniper, Ponderosa pine, grass. Remarks: Light fire behavior reported throughout the Complex with flame lengths less than one foot. Plans for today include continuing to check easterly spread with fire use modules and Type 2 crew. The Turnbo Fire is also being managed as part of the Dry Lake Complex. Resources: National Fire Use Management Team (Rath, IC), 5 Type 2 crews, 4 helicopters, 1 engine, 2 water tenders. Total 108 personnel. General Location Map | Photos GNF TURNBO GACC Priority 3 Gila National Forest Lightning caused, started 7/10. Area Involved: 2,500 acres Containment: 20% contained. Fuels: Mixed conifer and continuous pine stringers. Remarks: This is a wildland fire being managed as part of the Dry Lake Complex. Light fire behavior yesterday as the fire remains a slow backing fire with flame lengths less than 1 foot in the ponderosa pine needles and litter. Overcast clouds and lightning was occurring through the area, but little precipitation was received over the fire. The Mogollon Baldy Lookout and historic cabin, and Gila trout habitat remain threatened. Planned actions for the today are to recon existing trails for use as lines for future burnout as part of the containment strategy. Fire is expected to continue moving in a westerly direction. Resources: National Fire Use Management Team (Rath, IC). Total 4 personnel.
ASPEN GACC Priority 4 Coronado National Forest Human, started 6/17 Located on Mt. Lemmon 20 miles north of Tucson, AZ Area involved: 84,750 acres Containment: 90% contained. Expected containment 7/15. Fuels: Mixed conifer, Ponderosa Pine, oak Remarks: Planned activities for today include patrol, mop-up, and rehabilitation. No projected movement of the fire is expected. Most activity will be limited to fuels burning within the interior. Resources: Type 1 Management (Oltrogge, IC). 1 Type 1 crews, 3 Type 2 crews, 3 helicopters, 20 engines, 16 water tenders. Total 435 personnel. Cooperating agencies include AZ Office of Emergency Management, Pima County and Pima County Sheriffs, AZ State Police, FEMA, and Red Cross.
| Aspen Fire Priority 5 Santa Fe National Forest Lightning caused, started 6/23. Located 8 miles east of Cundiyo, NM (Pecos Wilderness) Area Involved: 3,082 acres (Capulin 2,665 acres and Molina 417 acres) Containment: 15% contained. Remarks: Confinement strategy being employed. Plans are to hold the fire north of Cauplin drainage and east of containment line, allowing the fire to burn into the Pecos Wilderness. Smoke monitors have been established in the Espanola Valley and at Camp Frank Rand, which is northwest of the fire. Resources: Forest Management (Lucero, IC). 4 Type 1 crews, 2 helicopters. Total 104 personnel. Cooperating agencies in State of New Mexico, BIA Northern Pueblos Agency and Nambe Pueblo. WMZ . WMZ
MAPLE Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Lightning caused, started 7/05. Located 25 air miles northeast of Clifton, AZ Area Involved: 2,535 acres 40% contained. Estimate containment for 7/28. Fuels: Ponderosa Pine, brush, grass Remarks: Confinement strategy being employed. Moderate to high rates of spread upcanyon/upslope reported for yesterday. Some short-range spotting and torching also being observed. Crews have prepared and burned out from Charlie Moore Mountain down the north ridge of Buzzard Canyon. Use of retardant is checking the fire spread up south aspect of buzzard Canyon. Fire is well established in upper Buzzard Canyon and west/northwest aspect of Maple Peak. Planned actions for today include continuing to hold at the NM State line, use of air resources to hold fire in Buzzard Canyon, and burnout north ridge of Buzzard Canyon, if applicable. Fire is estimated to move in a west/northwest direction during today's operational period. Resources: Type 3 Management (Testa, IC). 1 Type 1 crew, 1 Type 2 crew, 2 engines. Total 37 personnel. General Location Map |
WMZ MAVERICK Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Lightning caused, started 7/05. Located 13 air miles east of Clifton, AZ Area Involved: 2,000 acres 100% contained. Fuels: Juniper, brush, grass, high desert fuels Remarks: Confinement strategy being employed. Resources: Type 3 Management (Hayes, IC). General Location Map FLZ MORMON Coconino National Forest Lightning caused, started 6/06/03. Located in Padre Canyon 20 miles southeast of Flagstaff. Area involved: 2,725 acres No estimate of containment. Remarks: Confinement strategy being employed. Aerial recon continues twice daily. No significant change reported since 7/04. Resources: Coconino NF Management (Zettler, IC)
JENNY Gila National Forest Lightning caused, started 6/20. Located 45 air miles NW of Truth or Consequences, NM Area Involved: 6,520 acres Fuels: Mixed conifer, Ponderosa Pine, Oak, and Grass Remarks: Appropriate Management Strategy being employed. No significant change reported since 7/3. Resources: Type 3 Management (Hodges, IC). 1 Type 2 crew, 1 helicopter, 2 engines. Total 39 personnel.
MORGAN Gila National Forest Lightning caused, started 6/6. Area involved: 4,986 acres Fuels: Ponderosa Pine, Grass, Mixed Conifer with heavy dead and down fuels. Remarks: Appropriate Management Strategy being employed. Fire being monitored by air and lookout towers. No significant change since 6/21. Resources: Gila NF Management (Fahl, IC).
BOILER FIRE USE Gila National Forest Located 10 miles northwest of Poverty Creek, NM. Lightning caused, started 4/17. Area involved: 58,413 acres Maximum Manageable Area: 392,875 acres Fuels: Ponderosa Pine, Pinon-Juniper, Grass Remarks: In monitor phase. No significant change since 6/18. Resources: Gila NF Fire Use Management (Richards, IC).
TEN COW FIRE USE Gila National Forest Located 32 miles southeast of Reserve, NM Lightning caused, started 6/08. Area involved: 13,523 acres Maximum Manageable Area: 144,346 Fuels: Ponderosa Pine, Pinon-Juniper, and grass Remarks: In monitoring phase. No significant change since 6/18. Resources: Gila NF Fire Use Management (Fahl, IC). (7/13/3) Lightning Ignites 2 Fires in Prescott National Forest
(7/14/3) Lightning Fire Reported Monday Morning in Prescott National Forest
(7/14/3) Prescott National Forest Officials Urge Caution
(7/14/3) Carson National Forest: New Fire in Tres Piedras Ranger District
(7/14/3) Carson National Forest: Cañon Heights Gains Fuel Break Due to Encebado Fire
(7/14/3) Coconino National Forest to Implement Dispersed Camping Restrictions
(7/13/3) New Large Fire on Ft. Apache Indian Reservation near Whiteriver, AZ
(7/13/3) Lightning Ignites 2 Fires in Prescott National Forest

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