2002 Fire
Danger
For Arizona,
& New Mexico.
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest.
Forests Fire Dangers.
We will update this page during fire season 2002.
Fire Restrictions and Closures, "use this link"
You can view Pinetop Fire Dept. Home Page at
www.pinetopfire.com
The Pinetop Fire Department has a
Public Information Line at 367-2002
Arizona - New Mexico Fire Reports may be viewed at
Southwest Area, Wildland
Fire Operation's
Fire - Morning Reports. 2002.
7-19 PEAK COMPLEX in the Hualapai Mountains southeast of Kingman was 100% contained yesterday, with a final acreage of 758 for all fires. Rain fell again on the fire areas. NEW MEXICO No large wildland fire reported7-12 DARNELL FIRE on Coronado National Forest is 90% contained and has burned 5,942 acres. Located 5 miles east of Rodeo, NM, the fire is estimated to be contained today. RODEO/CHEDISKI COMPLEX is contained at 468,638 acres.
CUB FIRE on Gila National Forest has burned 13,525 acres. The fire is located 20 miles east of Glenwood, NM, in the Gila Wilderness. No growth in the fire yesterday.
7-11DARNELL FIRE on Coronado National Forest is 90% contained and has burned 5,942 acres. Located 5 miles east of Rodeo, NM, the fire is estimated to be contained today.
NEW MEXICO CUB FIRE on Gila National Forest has burned 13,525 acres. Located 20 miles east of Glenwood, NM, in the Gila Wilderness, the fire has not grown for the past two days.
7-10-02 DARNELL FIRE, located about 5 miles west of Rodeo, NM, on the Coronado National Forest has burned 5,942 acres and is now 90% contained. Minimal fire activity occurring on the fire. Estimated containment is Thursday, 7/11.
RODEO/CHEDISKI COMPLEX is contained at 468,638 acres.
New Mexico
CUB FIRE is lightning-caused and burning in the northwest portion of Gila Wilderness, Gila National Forest. Located about 20 miles east of Glenwood, NM, the fire is 13,525 acres. Light rain and high humidity are moderating fire behavior and spread.
07-09-02DARNELL FIRE, located about 5 miles west of Rodeo, NM, on the Coronado National Forest has burned 5,942 acres and is now 85% contained. Minimal fire activity occurred on the fire yesterday due to higher humidity and cloud cover. Possibility of fire moving into Portal, AZ, and Cave Creek area has been significantly reduced. Estimated containment of the DARNELL FIRE is Thursday, 7/11.
RODEO/CHEDISKI COMPLEX is now 100 percent contained at 468,638 acres. Although gusty thunderstorm winds passed over the fire area yesterday, control lines are holding strong. A number of hot spots remain throughout the fire area, but are well within the mopped-up perimeter.
NEW MEXICO CUB FIRE is lightning-caused and burning in the northwest portion of Gila Wilderness, Gila National Forest. Located about 20 miles east of Glenwood, NM, the fire is now 13,525 acres. Light rain and higher humidity is moderating fire behavior and spread. Reduction of fuels in Willow Creek and Indian Creek area continues. The CUB FIRE is being managed using a confinement strategy, keeping the fire within specified natural boundaries, roads, and trails.
07-08-02 RODEO/CHEDISKI COMPLEX Jurisdiction: Fort Apache Reservation, Apache-Sitgreaves NF, Arizona State Acres: 468,638 Cause/Started: Human, 6/18 & 6/20 Containment: 100% contained Location: 2 miles north of Cibecue, AZ Fuel: Ponderosa Pine, Pinon Pine, Juniper, brush Some hot spots remain well within the perimeter. Rehabilitation of control line continues. Resources: One National Type 1 Team (Dash/Alaska) and one SWA Type 2 Team (Joki/Southwest). Total 953 personnel assigned. Demobilization of resources continues.
DARNELL Jurisdiction: Coronado NF Acres: 5,000 Cause/Started: Lightning, 6/28 Containment: 50%, estimated for 7/10 Location: 5 miles west of Rodeo, NM Fuel: Oak brush, juniper, and grass Fire behavior moderated yesterday due to an increase in relative humidity, cloud cover, and cooler temperatures. Line preparation continues up Horseshoe Canyon to Wilderness Boundary in anticipation of possible burnout. Fire will continue to move further west into the wilderness, but estimated rates of spread to be moderate. Pre-evacuation notice previously issued by the County Sheriff's Office has been rescinded. Resources: SEZ/WMZ Type 2 Team (Kvale). Total 413 personnel assigned
CUB Jurisdiction: Gila Wilderness, Gila NF Acres: 13,180 Cause/Started: Lightning, 6/30 Containment: Confinement strategy Location: 20 miles east of Glenwood, NM Fuel: Ponderosa Pine and mixed conifer Mostly a backing fire yesterday morning before thunderstorms moved over the fire area during the afternoon and moderated fire behavior. Fire has reached the West Fork of the Gila and a finger of the fire has spread northeast to the ridge on the westside of Jerky Mountain. The fire has not moved off Turkey Feather Mountain. Tactical resources finishing protection measures in the Willow Creek area. Resources: Wildland Fire Management Team (Zimmerman). Demobilization of most tactical resources, associated line, and support overhead underway. Close-out for NM Type 2 team (Garcia) occurring this morning
BEAVER Jurisdiction: Gila NF Acres: 108 Cause/Started: Lightning, 7/05 Containment: 100% contained Location: 42 miles north of Silver City, NM Fuel: Grass, brush, and pinon-juniper Resources: A Type 3 Team (Bloemeke). Total 57 personnel assigned.
7-3-02RODEO/CHEDISKI COMPLEX is now 80 percent contained at 468,130 acres. No significant fire behavior observed on the fire yesterday. Some lightning and scattered showers were received. Mop up, patrol, and rehabilitation of dozers lines are planned for today.
CARRIZO #1, located about 25 miles southwest of Shiprock, AZ, on the Navajo Reservation, is now 3,041 acres. Burning in pinyon, juniper, ponderosa Pine, mixed conifer, and Aspen, the fire exhibited extreme fire behavior with short, intense runs yesterday afternoon. Crews continue to utilize air support to secure a safe anchor point and construct line on the west side. Numerous archeological sites, an old abandoned mine, mineshafts, and aging explosives have been identified in the area. No estimate of containment at this time.
DARNELL FIRE is a new fire reported on the Coronado National Forest. This lightning caused fire started 6/28 about 7 miles west of Rodeo, NM. Moderate fire behavior with short runs and isolated pockets of torching being observed. Plans are to keep the fire perimeter west of the ridge between Darnell Peak and Pothole Peak, and to keep the fire from spreading to the south, east, and north. Estimated containment is 7/07.
New Mexico 7/3/02
CUB FIRE is a new fire burning in the northwest portion of the Gila Wilderness, Gila National Forest, about 20 miles east of Glenwood, NM. The fire was started by lightning on 6/30 and has now burned over 1,000 acres. Intense torching, spotting, and crowning observed on the fire yesterday. The fire is expected to move to the west and northwest.
SKELETON FIRE is a lightning caused fire burning about 2 miles south of Mogollon, NM. Burning in manzanita and ponderosa Pine, the fire is 75 acres in size, and is estimated to be contained today. Highway 159 east of Glenwood, NM was re-opened last evening. > MORE
The WALNUT COMPLEX consists of the Wooley Bugger 2, Center, and Walnut Fires. Located in the Bootheel country of southern New Mexico, this complex of fires has burned over 25,500 acres in brush and grass. The fire is 35 percent contained with containment estimated for 7/07. All three fires have burned together.
PARACHUTE ADAM, located in the Bootheel country of southern New Mexico, is being reported at 2,100 acres. This lightning caused fire has no estimated containment date reported at this time. Little fire behavior being observed on the fire.
Arizona
7-03-02 RODEO/CHEDISKI
COMPLEX is now 70 percent contained at 467,584 acres. A thunderstorm
moved through the southern portion of the fire late yesterday afternoon causing
downdrafts throughout the area. With these downdrafts interior fire activity
increased, eventually causing a spot fire of 400 acres outside the southern
perimeter near the community of Cibecue. Ground forces immediately started
working to suppress the spot. Otherwise, little to no major activity occurring
on the remainder of the perimeter of the fire. Mop up and patrol is the order
for today. Crews will work upwards of 200-feet inside the perimeter seeking out
burning stumps, snags, and smoke. Although containment objectives are getting
closer each day, lots of work still remains before the RODEO/CHEDISKI COMPLEX
will be called 100 percent contained.
7-03-02 CARRIZO #1, located about 25 miles southwest of
Shiprock, AZ, on the Navajo Reservation, is 2,000 acres. The reduction in
acreage from yesterday is due to better mapping. Burning in pinyon, juniper,
ponderosa Pine, mixed conifer, and Aspen, the fire exhibited extreme fire
behavior with crowning and running yesterday afternoon. For a period of time,
suppression resources were pulled off the line until activity settle down and
it was safe to return. The fire continues to spread to the north, south, and
west. No estimate of containment at this time.
New Mexico
7-03-02 SKELETON FIRE is a new fire on the Gila
National Forest. This lightning caused fire started on Sunday and initially
burned about 25 acres. During the next 24-hour period, the fire showed signs of
growing significantly. With this potential, the New Mexico Type 2 Team, lead by
Lawrence Garcia, was ordered in to oversee the fire. Located about 2 miles
south of Mogollon, NM, the fire is burning in manzanita and ponderosa Pine.
Individual tree and group torching of trees is occurring with some spotting out
ahead of the fire. Highway 159 east of Glenwood, NM is closed due to fire
operations. The fire is currently 100 acres, and 70 percent contained with
containment estimated for tomorrow.
7-03-02 The WALNUT COMPLEX consists of the Wooley Bugger 2, Center,
and Walnut Fires. Located in the Bootheel country of southern New Mexico, this
complex of fires has burned over 10,000 acres in brush and grass. Plans are to
contain each fire within the existing road and trail system. No containment
date reported at this time.
7-03-02 PARACHUTE
ADAM, located in the Bootheel country of southern New Mexico, is being
reported at 2,000 acres. This lightning caused fire has no estimated
containment date reported at this time. Plans are to contain this grass and
brush fire within the existing road and trail system.
Arizona
7-02-02 RODEO/CHEDISKI COMPLEX is now 463,830 acres. As of last evening, the RODEO/CHEDISKI COMPLEX is 70 percent contained. Fire behavior throughout the fire area was significantly lower yesterday than in previous days with only some interior burning in isolated pockets of fuel and remote area slopes. A backing fire is working it's way along the southern perimeter, but is well within the established control lines. Crews are deep into the mop up, patrol, and rehabilitation of the fire perimeter. Although containment objectives are getting closer each day, lots of work still remains before the RODEO/CHEDISKI COMPLEX will be called contained. Residents and business owners, along the eastern and northern portion of the fire, have been allowed back into their respective communities. A total of 423 structures have been lost during this fire.
7-02-02 MORE CARRIZO #1, located about 25 miles southwest of Shiprock, AZ, on the Navajo Reservation, is now over 3,000 acres. The fire is burning in pinyon, juniper, and ponderoso Pine exhibiting extreme fire behavior yesterday afternoon. As a result, fire resources were pulled off the line for a period of time. The Northern Arizona Type 2 team lead by Larry Sears has been ordered in to manage the fire.
New Mexico
7-02-02 WALNUT FIRE has now been re-named the WALNUT COMPLEX. The WALNUT COMPLEX consists of the Wooley Bugger 2, Center, and Walnut Fires. Located in the Bootheel country of southern New Mexico, this complex of fires has burned over 10,580 acres in brush and grass. No containment date reported at this time. Plans are to contain each fire within the existing road and trail system.
7-02-02 PARACHUTE ADAM, located in the Bootheel country of southern New Mexico, is being reported at 2,000 acres. This lightning caused fire has no estimated containment date reported at this time. Plans are to contain this grass and brush fire within the existing road and trail system.
7-02-02 TEJON FIRE is three miles northwest of Vaughn, NM in Guadalupe County. The fire is 100 percent contained at 7,420 acres. TRAMPAS FIRE in the Pecos Wilderness of the Santa Fe National Forest is now at 100 percent contained at 5,666 acres.
Arizona
7-01-02 RODEO/CHEDISKI COMPLEX is 452,230 acres. As of last evening, the RODEO/CHEDISKI COMPLEX is 35 percent contained. Burnout operations along the west perimeter conducted on the evening of 6/29 have been able to keep the fire from spreading beyond the established containment line. In addition, burnout operations south of Forest Service Road 512 have been successful and have allowed crews to tie-in with the containment line on the southern portion. This is good news and essentially turns the corner on west side of the fire. Along the eastern perimeter, containment lines continue to hold in Cottonwood Canyon and Highway 60. After spending a number of days in shelters throughout the area, residents along the eastern and northeastern portion have been allowed to return to their homes and businesses. The exception is Timber Land Estates, where evacuation orders have not been rescinded at this time. Additional burnout operations from Grasshopper Butte northwest to the fire perimeter, strengthening the line in the Forest Lakes area, mop up, patrol, and rehabilitation of suppression lines are planned for today. The fire is not expected to spread today, but smoke from isolated pockets and remote slope locations well within the perimeter will be visible throughout the day.
7-01-02 MORE CARRIZO #1 is a new large fire reported on the Navajo Reservation. Located 25 miles southwest of Shiprock, AZ, the fire is 230 acres and estimated to be contained on 7/03.
New Mexico
7-01-02 WALNUT FIRE is a new large fire located in the Bootheel country of southern New Mexico. The WALNUT FIRE is a lightning caused fire reported at 6,400 acres. No containment date reported at this time. Plans are to contain the fire within the existing road and trail system.
7-01-02 PARACHUTE ADAM is a second large fire located in the Bootheel country of southern New Mexico. This lightning caused fire is 3,500 acres with no containment date reported at this time. Plans are to contain the fire within the existing road and trail system.
7-01-02 TEJON FIRE is three miles northwest of Vaughn, NM in Guadalupe County. The fire is 7,420 acres and estimated to be contained this morning.
7-01-02 TRAMPAS FIRE is now 5,666 acres. The fire is located in the Pecos Wilderness northeast of Pecos, NM. It is now 70% contained with no estimate containment date reported.
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DROUGHT/WILDFIRE EMERGENCY DECLAREDOn April 1st., the Navajo County Board of Supervisors
Passed Resolutin 26-02
Which declared a Drought/Wildfire Emergency in Navajo County.
Based on this resolution, the Pinetop Fire District has cancelled all burn permits within the boundaries of our District.
This means no outside burning of pine needles or debris will be allowed until this emergency has been lifted. Other arrangements will have to be made to dispose of pine needles or yard debris until this emergency has been lifted.
This burning restriction does not pertain to fireplaces
or woodstoves within a home.
The Apache-Sitgreaves, Prescott and Tonto National Forest
have implemented fire and smoking restrictions since 8:00 am April 18th 2002.
Fire Restrictions Imposed At Woodland Lake Park
Charcoal
grilling is not permited, only gas grills and stoves allowed.
No Smoking is allowed in the park except within an
enclosed vehicle, using the ashtray. Only the developed areas of the park are
open. The backcountry trails and the Big Springs Natural Area are closed,
except by special permit from the U.S. Forest Service !
The North side of
Woodland Lake Park will be closing at 8:00PM nightly. for more information
contact Parks & Recreation @ 368-6700.
Round Valley Towns Have
Imposed...
The Same Fire Restrictions as the Forests & Parks
!
A RED FLAG ALERT is
in effect in the White Mountains.
Whenever the weather calls for it, look
for the (red flags)...
During a red flag alert...
Do not build
campfires.
Do not smoke outside your vehicle or buildings.
Clear all
brush and debris from around your home.
Set up barbeque grills away from
home, trees, tall grass.
Do not burn trash or weeds.
Do not cut
wood.
Do not stack firewood under decks or close to buildings.
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