2007 Fire Danger
For Arizona,
& New Mexico.

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest.
Smokey The Bear

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07 - 08 - 07 ARIZONA ALAMBRE (300-400 acres) is burning on the Tohono O'odham Reservation about 50 miles SW of Tucson and 2 miles south of Kitt Peak National Observatory. Heavy air tankers have been working the fire.
BIRDIE (900 acres, 0% contained) was started by lightning in Coconino National Forest 12 miles S of Flagstaff. BIRDIE poses potential threat to homes, other structures, a campground, and Mormon Lake Village.
SLIDE FIRE (6,000 acres, 20% contained) was started by lightning yesterday afternoon. It's burning 20 miles SE of Fredonia and 15 miles W of Jacob Lake in Kaibab National Forest. The fire area is bordered by Forest Road 235 to the N and W, Forest Road 236 to the S, and Forest Roads 423 and 427 to the E.
OAK RIDGE #3 (2,780 acres, 95% contained) is 6-7 miles E of the Klagetoh community north of Ganado on the Navajo Reservation.
CHITTY (14,200 acres, 70% contained) is 6 miles SW of Hannagan Meadow in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Crews are patrolling the line and mopping up.
SQUAW (2,800 acres) is burning SE of Rose Peak in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Lightning started the fire which has been burning actively. No structures are threatened, although a cabin on private land lies 1.5 miles north.
LAMPHERE (1,200 acres) is burning on the east side of Blue Mountain in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests' Blue Range Primitive Area.
OLD GLORY (130 acres, 0% contained) is 10 miles S of Arivaca in Coronado National Forest. Lightning-caused, OLD GLORY is burning in desert grass, brush, oak, and manzanita. Today, aerial and ground reconnaissance will be conducted.

07 - 08 - 07 NEW MEXICO RATTLESNAKE (203 acres, 95% contained) is 10 miles east of Cedar Hill in New Mexico State Forestry's Chama District.
HURTADO (270 acres) is burning in Santa Fe National Forest 15 miles SE of Pecos.
PATTERSON (150 acres) is 20 miles SW of the Very Large Array (the National Radio Astronomy Observatory and being managed as "wildland fire use."
Ten large fires are burning in Gila National Forest - HL (10,115 acres), WOODLAND (8,000 acres), GRANITE (1,918 acres), LOCO (1,604 acres), CANYON (1,093 acres), TEN (1,031 acres), RAILROAD (556 acres), ASPEN (529 acres), WAHOO (344 acres), and LAKE (314 acres). All 10 fires were started by lightning and are being managed as "wildland fire use".

07 - 07 - 07 ARIZONA OLD GLORY (130 acres, 0% contained) is 10 miles S of Arivaca in Coronado National Forest. Lightning-caused, OLD GLORY is burning in desert grass, brush, oak, and manzanita. Today, aerial and ground reconnaissance will be conducted.
BIRDIE (100 acres, 0% contained) was started by lightning in Coconino National Forest 12 miles S of Flagstaff. BIRDIE poses potential threat to homes, other structures, a campground, and Mormon Lake Village.
SLIDE FIRE (5,600 acres, 5% contained) was started by lightning yesterday afternoon. It's burning 20 miles SE of Fredonia and 15 miles W of Jacob Lake in Kaibab National Forest. The fire area is bordered by Forest Road 235 to the N and W, Forest Road 236 to the S, and Forest Roads 423 and 427 to the E.
OAK RIDGE #3 (2,780 acres, 90% contained) is 6-7 miles E of the Klagetoh community north of Ganado on the Navajo Reservation.
CHITTY (10,350 acres, 60% contained) is 6 miles SW of Hannagan Meadow in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Weather has moderated fire activity somewhat. Last night, crews focused on burning along Road 54D to Baldy Bill Point to secure any upslope runs from Bear Canyon. They are continuing burnout operations on the SE corner of the fire.
SQUAW (2,800 acres) is burning SE of Rose Peak in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Lightning started the fire which has been burning actively.
LAMPHERE (1,200 acres) is burning on the east side of Blue Mountain in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests' Blue Range Primitive Area.

07 - 07 - 07 NEW MEXICO RATTLESNAKE (203 acres, 95% contained) is 10 miles east of Cedar Hill in New Mexico State Forestry's Chama District.
HURTADO (270 acres) is burning in Santa Fe National Forest 15 miles SE of Pecos.
PATTERSON (150 acres) is 20 miles SW of the Very Large Array (the National Radio Astronomy Observatory and being managed as "wildland fire use."
Ten large fires are burning in Gila National Forest - HL (10,115 acres), WOODLAND (8,000 acres), GRANITE (1,918 acres), LOCO (1,604 acres), CANYON (1,093 acres), TEN (1,031 acres), RAILROAD (556 acres), ASPEN (529 acres), WAHOO (344 acres), and LAKE (314 acres). All 10 fires were started by lightning and are being managed as "wildland fire use".

07 - 06 - 07 ARIZONA SLIDE FIRE (5,600 acres, 0% contained) was started by lightning yesterday afternoon. It's burning 20 miles SE of Fredonia and 15 miles W of Jacob Lake in Kaibab National Forest. The fire area is bordered by Forest Road 235 to the N and W, Forest Road 236 to the S, and Forest Roads 423 and 427 to the E.
OAK RIDGE #3 (4,220 acres, 60% contained) is 6-7 miles E of the Klagetoh community north of Ganado on the Navajo Reservation.
CHITTY (9,200 acres, 50% contained) is 6 miles SW of Hannagan Meadow in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Weather has moderated fire activity somewhat. Last night, crews focused on burning along Road 54D to Baldy Bill Point to secure any upslope runs from Bear Canyon. They are continuing burnout operations on the SE corner of the fire.
SQUAW (2,600 acres) is burning SE of Rose Peak in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Lightning started the fire which has been burning actively.
LAMPHERE (1,200 acres) is burning on the east side of Blue Mountain in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests' Blue Range Primitive Area.

07 - 06 - 07 NEW MEXICO RATTLESNAKE (203 acres, 90% contained) is 10 miles east of Cedar Hill in New Mexico State Forestry's Chama District.
DOUBLE D FIRE (458 acres, 100% contained) is 16 miles NW of Taos. Lightning-caused, the fire continues smoldering.
HURTADO (270 acres) is burning in Santa Fe National Forest 15 miles SE of Pecos.
PATTERSON (150 acres) is 20 miles SW of the Very Large Array (the National Radio Astronomy Observatory and being managed as "wildland fire use."
Ten large fires are burning in Gila National Forest - HL (10,100 acres), WOODLAND (6,000 acres), GRANITE (1,918 acres), LOCO (1,571 acres), CANYON (1,093 acres), TEN (1,031 acres), RAILROAD (536 acres), ASPEN (492 acres), WAHOO (344 acres), and LAKE (314 acres). All 10 fires were started by lightning and are being managed as "wildland fire use".

07 - 05 - 07 ARIZONA OAK RIDGE #3 (3,720 acres, 20% contained) is 6-7 miles E of the Klagetoh community north of Ganado on the Navajo Reservation.
CHITTY (5,700 acres, 25% contained) is 6 miles SW of Hannagan Meadow in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests.
SQUAW (940 acres) is burning SE of Rose Peak in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Lightning started the fire which has been burning actively. No structures are threatened, although private land lies 1.5 miles away.
LAMPHERE (1,025 acres) is burning on the east side of Blue Mountain in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests' Blue Range Primitive Area.

07 - 05 - 07 NEW MEXICO RATTLESNAKE (203 acres, 70% contained) is 10 miles east of Cedar Hill in New Mexico State Forestry's Chama District.
DOUBLE D FIRE (456 acres, 95% contained) is 16 miles NW of Taos. Lightning-caused, the fire continues smoldering.
HURTADO (252 acres) is burning in Santa Fe National Forest 15 miles SE of Pecos.
PATTERSON (150 acres) is 20 miles SW of the Very Large Array (the National Radio Astronomy Observatory and being managed as "wildland fire use."
Ten large fires are burning in Gila National Forest - HL (10,050 acres), WOODLAND (6,000 acres), GRANITE (1,918 acres), LOCO (1,571 acres), CANYON (1,093 acres), TEN (1,031 acres), RAILROAD (536 acres), ASPEN (492 acres), WAHOO (344 acres), and LAKE (314 acres). All 10 fires were started by lightning and are being managed as "wildland fire use".

07 - 04 - 07 ARIZONA OAK RIDGE #3 (2,500 acres, 5% contained) is 6-7 miles E of the Klagetoh community on the Navajo Reservation. Lawrence Garcia's New Mexico Type 2 Incident Management Team is assigned to OAK RIDGE #3, along with 4 air tankers, 6 Type 2 crews, 2 helicopters, 10 engines, 2 water tenders, 9 overhead, 183 total personnel. Nearby structures are threatened, along with a pipeline, KV line, natural gas pumping station, school, and microwave and cell towers. Ten families have been evacuated. Crews are completing fireline and securing defensible space around structures.
CHITTY (3,100 acres, 15% contained) is 6 miles SW of Hannagan Meadow in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Lightning started CHITTY Saturday afternoon. Spot fires continue to pose problems N and W of the 54 Road and N of Highway 191. Fire crews are attempting to hold containment lines in anticipation of predicted high winds this afternoon. Glenn Joki's State of Arizona Type 2 Incident Management Team is assigned, also 6 Type 1 crews, 5 Type 2 crews, 3 helicopters, 10 engines, 2 dozers, 4 water tenders, 45 overhead, 1 camp crew, 325 total personnel.
Lightning also started MANSFIELD (860 acres, 100% contained) in Coronado National Forest about 12 miles E of Tumacacori. Type 3 Incident Commander (IC) Carl Schwope is assigned to MANSFIELD along with 1 helicopter, 1 water tender, and 3 overhead personnel.
LAMPHERE (640 acres) is burning on the east side of Blue Mountain in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests' Blue Range Primitive Area. Russell Bigelow is Type 4 IC assigned. He is using a "confinement" strategy on this lightning-caused fire--the use of topography, fuels, and weather factors along with a mix of direct and indirect attack to confine the fire to a specific area. 3 overhead personnel are assigned. The fire is being monitored from the air and ground. On-scene cabin protection continues.

07 - 04 - 07 NEW MEXICO RATTLESNAKE (300 acres, 25% contained) is 10 miles east of Cedar Hill in New Mexico State Forestry's Chama District. This fire is human-caused and was reported Monday afternoon.
DOUBLE D FIRE (456 acres, 95% contained) is 16 miles NW of Taos. Lightning-caused, the fire continues smoldering. Crews are mopping up.
HURTADO (252 acres) is burning in Santa Fe National Forest 15 miles SE of Pecos. Dan Roybal is Type 4 Incident Commander assigned to HURTADO.
PATTERSON (150 acres) is 20 miles SW of the Very Large Array (the National Radio Astronomy Observatory and being managed as "wildland fire use." The fire is burning on private land and on land managed by the NM State Land Office.

07 - 03 - 07 ARIZONA OAK RIDGE #3 was reported this noon at about 25-30 acres and burning east of Ganado. It's now 200 acres. Joe Reinarz's Northern Arizona Type 2 Incident Management Team has been ordered for OAK RIDGE #3, along with 4 air tankers, 4 Type 2 crews, multiple engines, water tenders, and local resources. Nearby structures are threatened.
CHITTY (1,053 acres, 2% contained) is 6 miles SW of Hannagan Meadow in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Lightning started CHITTY Saturday afternoon. U.S. Highway 191 is closed due to its proximity to the fire, which has spotted north of the 54 Road and into Bearwallow Wilderness with some 20 spot fires ranging from 1/4 to 1 acre in size. Glenn Joki's State of Arizona Type 2 Incident Management Team is assigned, also 6 Type 1 crews, 2 Type 2 crews, 1 helicopter, 10 engines, 2 dozers, 4 water tenders, 31 overhead, 1 camp crew, 243 total personnel. Crews are attempting to contain spot fires north of the 54 Road, burn along Highway 191, and establish control lines as needed.
Lightning also started MANSFIELD (860 acres, 90% contained) in Coronado National Forest about 12 miles E of Tumacacori. Type 3 IC Carl Schwope is assigned to MANSFIELD along with 1 helicopter, 1 water tender, and 3 overhead personnel.
LAMPHERE (300 acres) is burning on the east side of Blue Mountain in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests' Blue Mountain Primitive Area. Jim Aylor is Type 4 Incident Commander (IC) assigned. He is using a "confinement" strategy on this lightning-caused fire--the use of topography, fuels, and weather factors along with a mix of direct and indirect attack to confine the fire to a specific area. 3 overhead personnel are assigned. The fire is being monitored from the air and ground.

07 - 03 - 07 NEW MEXICO RATTLESNAKE (400 acres, 0% contained) is 10 miles east of Cedar Hill in New Mexico State Forestry's Chama District. This fire is human-caused and was reported Monday afternoon. Type 3 IC Hansen is assigned to RATTLESNAKE with 1 Type 2 crew, 2 helicopters, 11 engines, 3 water tenders, 8 overhead, 35 total personnel. 6 oil and gas wells were shut down for firefighter safety.
DOUBLE D FIRE (456 acres, 95% contained) is 16 miles NW of Taos. Lightning-caused, the fire continues smoldering. Crews continue mopping up.
HURTADO (252 acres) is burning in Santa Fe National Forest 15 miles SE of Pecos. Dan Roybal is Type 4 Incident Commander assigned to HURTADO.
PATTERSON (150 acres) is 20 miles SW of the Very Large Array (the National Radio Astronomy Observatory and being managed as "wildland fire use."

07 - 02 - 07 ARIZONA CHITTY (690 acres, 5% contained) is 6 miles SW of Hannagan Meadow in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Lightning started CHITTY, which is threatening Highway 191 and Rattlesnake Ranch, an historic site. Type 3 Incident Commander Rod Lever has transferred command to Glenn Joki's State of Arizona Type 2 Incident Management Team. Other resources assigned include 5 Type 1 crews, 2 Type 2 crews, 1 helicopter, 4 engines, 1 dozer, 1 water tender, 30 overhead, 192 total personnel.
MANSFIELD (750 acres, 90% contained) in Coronado National Forest about 12 miles E of Tumacacori.
MANZORA THREE was started by lightning late Thursday and burning on State land in the Manzora area near Dragoon SW of Benson. The fire is 380 acres and 100% contained.

07 - 02 - 07 NEW MEXICO TURKEY (216 acres, 100% contained) is human-caused and was reported Saturday night near San Antonio in New Mexico State Forestry's Socorro District. Fire activity is minimal and the fire is being patrolled.
SHANNON (849 acres) was declared controlled Saturday afternoon in New Mexico State Forestry's Socorro District. It was reported late Thursday burning near Highway 70's Milepost Markers 2 and 4 in HiIdalgo County.
DOUBLE D FIRE (456 acres, 95% contained) is 16 miles NW of Taos. Lightning-caused, the fire continues smoldering.
HURTADO (247 acres) is burning in Santa Fe National Forest 15 miles SE of Pecos.

PATTERSON (150 acres) is 20 miles SW of the Very Large Array (the National Radio Astronomy Observatory and being managed as "wildland fire use."

07 - 01 - 07 ARIZONA CHITTY (750 acres) is 6 miles SW of Hannagan Meadow in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Lightning started CHITTY, which has been showing active fire behavior. Highway 191 near Blue Vista has been closed. Type 3 Incident Commander Rod Lever has transferred command to Glenn Joki's State of Arizona Type 2 Incident Management Team. Other resources assigned include 3 Type 1 crews, 1 helicopter, 3 engines, 11 overhead, 84 total personnel.
MANZORA THREE was started by lightning late Thursday and burning on State land in the Manzora area near Dragoon SW of Benson. The fire is 380 acres and 75% contained.
Lightning also started MANSFIELD (750 acres, 25% contained) in Coronado National Forest about 12 miles E of Tumacacori. The fire poses a potential threat to a nearby cabin and to the Smithsonian's Whipple Observatory complex on Mt. Hopkins.

07 - 01 - 07 NEW MEXICO TURKEY (216 acres, 100% contained) is human-caused and was reported Saturday night near San Antonio in New Mexico State Forestry's Socorro District. Fire activity is minimal and the fire is being patrolled.
SHANNON (849 acres) was declared controlled Saturday afternoon in New Mexico State Forestry's Socorro District. It was reported late Thursday burning near Highway 70's Milepost Markers 2 and 4 in HiIdalgo County.
DOUBLE D FIRE (456 acres, 95% contained) is 16 miles NW of Taos. Lightning-caused, the fire continues smoldering.
HURTADO (247 acres) is burning in Santa Fe National Forest 15 miles SE of Pecos.

PATTERSON (150 acres) is 20 miles SW of the Very Large Array (the National Radio Astronomy Observatory and being managed as "wildland fire use."

07 - 1 - 07 ARIZONA CHITTY FIRE (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests) The Chitty Fire is on the Clifton Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests; the fire is burning at the top of Chitty Canyon, west of Highway 191 and Blue Vista Overlook. Forest Road 54 at the top of the Mogollon Rim is being used as a fireline. Estimated distance from Alpine, AZ to the fire is about 27 miles to the south. STARTED: June 30, 2007, at 1630 hrs. CAUSE: Lightning CONTAINMENT: 0% ACRES: Approximately 750 acres; acreage burned includes the “burn-out” operation conducted last night. FUELS: Burning in ponderosa pine, pinyon pine, juniper and grass on a southwest aspect which is receiving winds that tend to blow the fire uphill and to the east. SUMMARY: The fire is climbing the steep slope of the Mogollon Rim so fire managers are using fuelbreaks previously established so as to minimize the risk to crews. It is likely that the burned acreage will increase due to the tendency of the fire to climb to the top of the Rim and then to burn laterally to the east. RESOURCES: There are approximately 140 personnel committed to the fire today including 5 Hot Shot crews, 4 engines and crews, a helicopter, and miscellaneous support staff. Air tankers are available to knock down flare-ups, as needed. CLOSURES: Forest Road 54 and Blue Vista are closed; Highway 191 is open but travel is discouraged since the road could be closed at any time and visibility is poor due to heavy smoke.

06 - 30 - 07 ARIZONA MANZORA THREE was started by lightning late Thursday and burning on State land in the Manzora area near Dragoon SW of Benson. The fire is 380 acres and 75% contained. Friday, dust devils caused embers to cross the line. The fire is burning in grass and brush.
MANSFIELD (750 acres, 25% contained) in Coronado National Forest about 12 miles E of Tumacacori. The fire poses a potential threat to a nearby cabin and to the Smithsonian's Whipple Observatory complex on Mt. Hopkins.

06 - 30 - 07 NEW MEXICO DOUBLE D FIRE was reported early this afternoon 16 miles NW of Taos. At last report, the fire was 254 acres, 95% contained, and smoldering. Its cause is under investigation.
HURTADO (185 acres) is burning in Santa Fe National Forest 15 miles SE of Pecos.
PATTERSON (149 acres) is 20 miles SW of the Very Large Array (the National Radio Astronomy Observatory and being managed as "wildland fire use." The fire is burning on private land and on land managed by the NM State Land Office.

06 - 29 - 07 ARIZONA Lightning started MANSFIELD (640 acres, 10% contained) in Coronado National Forest about 12 miles E of Tumacacori. The fire poses a potential threat to a nearby cabin and to the Smithsonian's Whipple Observatory complex on Mt. Hopkins.
RANGE 9 (340 acres, 100% contained) is another large fire burning in Coronado National Forest, this one about 4 miles W of Sierra Vista. Two Type 2 crews are assigned.
CURLY HORSE (268 acres, 100% contained) is on State land NE of Sonoita. Type 3 Incident Commander R. Evans is assigned to CURLY HORSE along with 1 engine crew.

06 - 29 - 07 NEW MEXICO DOUBLE D FIRE was reported early this afternoon 16 miles NW of Taos. At last report, the fire was 442 acres and 80% contained. Its cause is under investigation.
HURTADO (174 acres) is burning in Santa Fe National Forest 15 miles SE of Pecos. Dan Roybal is Type 4 Incident Commander assigned to HURTADO. Along with 3 engine crews, Roybal is using a "confinement" strategy on this fire--the use of topography, fuels, and weather factors along with a mix of direct and indirect attack to confine the fire to a specific area. The fire received about .2" of rain Wednesday night and is smoldering and moving slowly.
PATTERSON (149 acres) is 20 miles SW of the Very Large Array (the National Radio Astronomy Observatory and being managed as "wildland fire use." The fire is burning on private land and on land managed by the NM State Land Office. Resources assigned include Fire Use Manager Ryan Whiteaker, 1 helicopter, 15 overhead, 23 total personnel.

06 - 28 - 07 ARIZONA MANSFIELD (300-400 acres) was reported this morning in Coronado National Forest about 12 miles E of Tumacacori. Heavy air tankers and the Geronimo Hotshots have been working on the fire throughout the day.
CURLY HORSE (600 acres, 100% contained) was contained this morning. It was reported last night burning on State land NE of Sonoita. Type 3 Incident Commander R. Evans is assigned to CURLY HORSE along with 1 Type 1 crew, 8 engines, 4 water tenders, 1 overhead personnel, 49 total personnel.
RANGE 9 (340 acres, 100% contained) was reported Tuesday morning burning in Coronado National Forest about 4 miles W of Sierra Vista. Two Type 2 crews are assigned.

06 - 28 - 07 NEW MEXICO DOUBLE D FIRE was reported early this afternoon 16 miles NW of Taos. At last report, the fire was 441 acres and 60% contained. Its cause is under investigation. Twelves homes face potential threat. DOUBLE D is under jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management's Taos Field Office.
HURTADO (120 acres) is burning in Santa Fe National Forest 15 miles SE of Pecos. Dan Roybal is Type 4 Incident Commander assigned to HURTADO. Along with 3 engine crews.
PATTERSON (134 acres) is 20 miles SW of the Very Large Array (the National Radio Astronomy Observatory and being managed as "wildland fire use." The fire is burning on private land and on land managed by the NM State Land Office with the landowners and all involved agencies in agreement on the appropriate management response to this fire.

06 - 27 - 07 ARIZONA RANGE 9 (340 acres, 80% contained) was reported Tuesday morning burning in Coronado National Forest about 4 miles W of Sierra Vista. No structures are threatened. Type 3 Incident Commander Bill Wilcox is assigned to this human-caused fire, also 3 Type 1 crews, 1 helicopter, 16 engines, 5 overhead, 146 total personnel. Crews will continue building fireline and mopping up.

06 - 27 - 07 NEW MEXICO DOUBLE D FIRE was reported yesterday 16 miles NW of Taos. At last report, the fire was 260 acres and 5% contained. Its cause is under investigation. Eleven homes and 6 outbuildings are threatened.

06 - 26 - 07 ARIZONA FRONTERA started Saturday and has been contained at 350 acres. The fire is burning about 20 miles W of Nogales and 1/2 mile N of the US-Mexico border. Firefighters continue mopping up. Resources assigned: 1 Type 1 crew, 23 total personnel.

06 - 26 - 07 NEW MEXICO DOUBLE D FIRE was reported early this afternoon 16 miles NW of Taos. At last report, the fire was 260 acres and 5% contained. Its cause is under investigation. Eleven homes and 6 outbuildings are threatened.

06 - 25 - 07 ARIZONA Two fires are burning in Coronado National Forest - FRONTERA (350 acres, 60% contained) about 20 miles west of Nogales and 1/2 north of the US-Mexico border and MADERA CANYON (175 acres, 100% contained) some 30 miles south of Tucson. FRONTERA started Saturday and fireline is in place around the fire. Crews will continue securing the line since rolling materials have posed a problem. The fire has posed a threat to a cabin; its owner was evacuated as a precaution. Type 3 Incident Bone is assigned, also 3 Type 1 crews, 2 helicopters, 1 engine, 11 overhead, 83 total personnel. MADERA CANYON has been contained and resources are being released. Two Type 1 crews and overhead personnel are committed to MADERA CANYON.

06 - 25 - 07 NEW MEXICO DOUBLE D FIRE was reported early this afternoon 16 miles NW of Taos. The fire is 120 acres and its cause is under investigation. DOUBLE D is under jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management's Taos Field Office. Resources assigned include 2 Type 2 crews, 1 helicopter, dozers, water tenders, and overhead personnel. Two heavy air tankers and 2 single-engine air tankers have provided support as well.
Five large fires are burning in Gila National Forest - GRANITE (1,840 acres), CANYON (1,092 acres), LOCO (443 acres), WOODLAND (165 acres), and LAKE (132 acres). All 5 fires were started by lightning and are being managed as "wildland fire use" to achieve specific resource objectives. GRANITE is 20 miles south of Winston and burning on National Forest land and on the Ladder Ranch as well. At last report, CANYON was 10 miles east of Willow Creek in Gila Wilderness with little fire activity and no visible spread. LOCO is 7 miles northeast of Lake Roberts, WOODLAND is 8 miles west of Gila Center and showing minimal fire behavior. This afternoon, a smokejumper was injured during an operational jump on Woodland. LAKE is 17 miles south of Winston and burning in Aldo Leopold Wilderness. 2 smokejumpers and an engine crew are assigned to LAKE to monitor fire behavior.

RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY JUNE 24TH, DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY.

06 - 22 - 07 ARIZONA POST FIRE is 475 acres and 85% contained as it burns on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation about 23 miles north of San Carlos. Originally a prescribed fire, POST has been actively suppressed since Sunday and crews continue to mop up hot spots. Type 3 Incident Commander Duane Chapman is assigned, along with 1 Type 1 crew, 3 Type 2 crews, 5 engines, 1 dozer, 1 water tender, 8 overhead, 1 camp crew, 102 total personnel.

06 - 22 - 07 NEW MEXICO Four large fires are burning in Gila National Forest - GRANITE (1,840 acres), CANYON (1,092 acres), LOCO (443 acres), and LAKE (132 acres). All four fires were started by lightning and are being managed as "wildland fire use" to achieve specific resource objectives. GRANITE is 20 miles south of Winston and burning on National Forest land and on the Ladder Ranch as well. A fire use module and 8 smokejumpers are assigned to GRANITE. LAKE is 17 miles south of Winston and burning in Aldo Leopold Wilderness. 2 smokejumpers and an engine crew are assigned to LAKE to monitor fire behavior. LOCO is 7 miles northeast of Lake Roberts and minimal fire behavior has been observed. At last report, CANYON was 10 miles east of Willow Creek with little fire activity and no visible spread.

06 - 21 - 07 ARIZONA POST FIRE is 475 acres and 65% contained as it burns on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation about 23 miles north of San Carlos. Originally a prescribed fire, POST has been actively suppressed since Sunday and crews continue to mop up hot spots. Type 3 Incident Commander Duane Chapman is assigned, along with 2 Type 1 crews, 3 Type 2 crews, 1 helicopter, 7 engines, 1 dozer, 1 water tender, 8 overhead, 1 camp crew, 147 total personnel.

06 - 21 - 07 NEW MEXICO Four large fires are burning in Gila National Forest - GRANITE (1,826 acres), CANYON (1,092 acres), LOCO (443 acres), and LAKE (132 acres). All four fires were started by lightning and are being managed as "wildland fire use" to achieve specific resource objectives. GRANITE is 20 miles south of Winston and burning on National Forest land and on the Ladder Ranch as well. A fire use module and 8 smokejumpers are assigned to GRANITE. LAKE is 17 miles south of Winston and burning in Aldo Leopold Wilderness. 2 smokejumpers and an engine crew are assigned to LAKE to monitor fire behavior. LOCO is 7 miles northeast of Lake Roberts and minimal fire behavior has been observed. At last report, CANYON was 10 miles east of Willow Creek with little fire activity and no visible spread. Fire Use Manager Dennis Fahl is assigned to GRANITE and LAKE, Fire Use Manager Gabe Holguin to LOCO and CANYON.

06 - 20 - 07 ARIZONA POST FIRE is 475 acres and 60% contained as it burns on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation about 23 miles north of San Carlos. Originally a prescribed fire, POST has been actively suppressed since Sunday. Type 3 Incident Commander Duane Chapman is assigned, along with 2 Type 1 crews, 3 Type 2 crwes, 1 heliocopter, 6 engines, 1 dozer, 1 water tender, 8 overhead, 1 camp crew, 103 total personnel.

06 - 20 - 07 NEW MEXICO Three large fires are burning in Gila National Forest - GRANITE (210 acres), LOCO (443 acres), and CANYON (last reported at 1,092 acres). All three fires were started by lightning and are being managed as "wildland fire use" to achieve specific resource objectives. GRANITE is about 20 miles south of Winston and is inactive. LOCO is 7 miles northeast of Lake Roberts and minimal fire behavior has been observed. At last report, CANYON was 10 miles east of Willow Creek with little fire activity and no visible spread. Dennis Fahl is assigned to GRANITE and Gabe Holguin to LOCO and CANYON as Fire Use Managers. Both fires are being monitored and patrolled.

06 - 19 - 07 ARIZONA No New Large Fires Reported.

06 - 19 - 07 NEW MEXICO Two large fires are burning in Gila National Forest, CANYON (1,092 acres) and LOCO (380 acres). Both fires were started by lightning and are being managed as "wildland fire use" to achieve specific resource objectives. CANYON is about 10 miles east of Willow Creek in Gila Wilderness and continues to grow to the east and south. LOCO is also burning in Gila Wilderness and lies some 7 miles northeast of Lake Roberts. Jeremy Kiesling is Fire Use Manager assigned to both fires whose growth and spread are being monitored via fire lookouts and air reconnaissance. CANYON and LOCO are smoldering, showing minimal fire behavior.

06 - 18 - 07 ARIZONA BUENA FIRE has been fully contained at 1,135 acres in Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge about 10 miles NW of Arivaca. This human-caused fire was reported Sunday morning burning in brush.

06 - 18 - 07 NEW MEXICO Two large fires are burning in Gila National Forest, CANYON (1,092 acres) and LOCO (380 acres). Both fires were started by lightning and are being managed as "wildland fire use" to achieve specific resource objectives. CANYON is about 10 miles east of Willow Creek in Gila Wilderness and continues to grow to the east and south. LOCO is also burning in Gila Wilderness and lies some 7 miles northeast of Lake Roberts. Jeremy Kiesling is Fire Use Manager assigned to both fires whose growth and spread are being monitored via fire lookouts and air reconnaissance. CANYON and LOCO are smoldering, showing minimal fire behavior.

06 - 14 - 07 ARIZONA No New Large Fires Reported.

06 - 14 - 07 NEW MEXICO Two large fires are burning in Gila National Forest, CANYON (1,092 acres) and LOCO (380 acres). Both fires were started by lightning and are being managed as "wildland fire use" to achieve specific resource objectives. CANYON is about 10 miles east of Willow Creek in Gila Wilderness and continues to grow to the east and south. LOCO is also burning in Gila Wilderness and lies some 7 miles northeast of Lake Roberts.

06 - 13 - 07 ARIZONA No New Large Fires Reported.

06 - 13 - 07 NEW MEXICO Two large fires are burning in Gila National Forest, CANYON (550 acres) and LOCO (315 acres). Both fires were started by lightning and are being managed as wildland fire use to achieve specific resource objectives. CANYON is about 10 miles east of Willow Creek in Gila Wilderness and continues to grow to the east and south. LOCO is also burning in Gila Wilderness and is some 7 miles northeast of Lake Roberts. Jeremy Kiesling is Fire Use Manager assigned to both fires whose growth and spread is being monitored.

06 - 10 - 07 ARIZONA SIERRA COBRE (325 acres, 100% contained) is burning 9-10 miles south of Arivaca in Coronado National Forest. The fire was reported late Saturday and its cause is under investigation. Wayne Williams is Type 3 Incident Commander assigned to the fire along with 1 Type 1 crew and 5 overhead personnel.

06 - 10 - 07 NEW MEXICO Two large fires are burning in Gila National Forest, CANYON (550 acres) and LOCO (315 acres). Both fires were started by lightning and are being managed as wildland fire use to achieve specific resource objectives. CANYON is about 10 miles east of Willow Creek in Gila Wilderness and continues to grow to the east and south. LOCO is also burning in Gila Wilderness and is some 7 miles northeast of Lake Roberts. Jeremy Kiesling is Fire Use Manager assigned to both fires whose growth and spread is being monitored.

06 - 08 - 07 ARIZONA PILE FIRE: June 8, 2007 5:10 PM. Renegy Plant Southwest of Taylor/Snowflake, Reports indicate the fire originated in a wood chip and spread to the log deck. Subsequently due to high winds the fire spread to the wildland and burned approximately 90 acres of State Trust Lands as well as 75 acres of Private land in spotty fuels. The spread of the fire was halted by 3:00 PM on June 7 however it is estimated that the wood chip pile will continue to smolder and burn for a number of weeks. At this time mop-up and monitoring of the fire continues. At the height of the fire units from Snowflake, Taylor, Heber-Overgaard, Lakeside, Navajo County, US Forest Service and the Forestry Division of the Arizona State Land Department.
Fire Restrictions Effective Friday morning, June 1, 2007, most of the Sitgreaves National Forest will initiate smoking and campfire restrictions. All national forest lands west of Forest Road 224 near McNary, Arizona will be affected.

06 - 08 - 07 NEW MEXICO

06 - 06 - 07 ARIZONA PILE FIRE: Renegy Plant Southwest of Taylor/Snowflake June 6, 2007 3:07 PM, There is a fire at the Renegy mill site NW of Snowflake that is estimated at about 15 acres currently and putting lots of smoke in the air. Apparently piles of chips and wood debris are on fire. I have no word on any structures threatened but the mill is near Highway 277. Fire units from Snowflake and Taylor are on scene in addition to units from the State.
Fire Restrictions Effective Friday morning, June 1, 2007, most of the Sitgreaves National Forest will initiate smoking and campfire restrictions. All national forest lands west of Forest Road 224 near McNary, Arizona will be affected.

06 - 06 - 07 NEW MEXICO

06 - 04 - 07 ARIZONA LITTLE SPRINGS FIRE The Fire is located about 10 miles west of Heber, AZ and 5 miles north of Forest Lake Estates. The terrain is steep and rugged with most of the affected areas being within Little Springs Canyon. 40 Acres: CAUSE: lightning, The fire is burning in thick ponderosa pine vegetation. Crews have constructed a fire line completely around the fire. 100% containment is expected by this evening. This afternoon, there was an increase of cloud cover which resulted in cooler temperatures. This aided in slowing down this fire. Crews will continue to improve fire lines and mop up hot spots. No structures were lost or threatened. There is a major power line approx. ¼ mile to the east of this fire, but it was not threatened. There are 3 Engines, 1 Dozer, 3 Hot Shots Crews, 1 Type 2 Hand Crew, and a water tender. 1 fixed-wing air tanker and 1 heavy helicopter were also used. There are currently no travel restrictions in the area. Fire Restrictions Effective Friday morning, June 1, 2007, most of the Sitgreaves National Forest will initiate smoking and campfire restrictions. All national forest lands west of Forest Road 224 near McNary, Arizona will be affected. ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST TUESDAY.

06 - 04 - 07 NEW MEXICO No new large fires reported.

06 - 01 - 07 ARIZONA VINCENT FIRE is now 100% contained at 191 acres (GPS-verified). VINCENT was human-caused and is burning in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests about 11 miles north of Forest Lakes Estates and 22 miles west of Heber. Type 3 Incident Commander Preston Mercer is assigned to the fire along with 2 engine crews who will continue to patrol the fire area this evening.
BLUE RIVER FIRE (3,616 acres) was declared fully controlled Wednesday night. BLUE RIVER was burning in Rocky Gulch NW of Warm Springs on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation. The fire was human-caused and was reported early Sunday morning. Mike Patton is Incident Commander assigned to the fire along with 1 engine patrolling the fireline (3 total personnel).

06 - 01 - 07 NEW MEXICO Lightning triggered SHELLY FIRE (116 acres, 100% contained) early Saturday in Gila National Forest about 45 miles north of Silver City. Crews assigned to SHELLY are mopping up and patrolling the fire line. Richard Rodriguez is Incident Commander assigned along with 2 Type 1 crews and 1 water tender (42 total personnel).

05 - 30 - 07 ARIZONA VINCENT FIRE: (250 acres, 80% contained) was reported Tuesday morning burning 22 miles west of Heber in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. VINCENT is human-caused and burning NNE. Tonight, crews are reinforcing containment lines by cooling hot spots close to the fire perimeter. Structures on private land to the north and powerlines about 1.5 miles to the east are not immediately threatened. Travel on Forest Road 34 is not recommended in the fire area. Type 3 Incident Commander Preston Mercer is assigned, along with 2 Type 1 crews, 2 Type 2 crews, 10 engines, 2 dozers, 3 water tenders, 142 total personnel.
BLUE RIVER (3,615 acres) is 100% contained and crews hope to have it fully controlled this evening. BLUE RIVER is burning in Rocky Gulch NW of Warm Springs on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation. The fire is human-caused and was reported early Sunday morning. Mike Patton is Incident Commander assigned to the fire along with 1 Type 2 crew and 1 engine (23 total personnel).

05 - 30 - 07 NEW MEXICO No new large fires reported.

05 - 29 - 07 ARIZONA VINCENT FIRE: was reported today 11 miles N/W of Forest Lakes Arizona, at 10:00 PM the fire was estimated to be 250+ acres, 20% contained. The fire is burning in heavy pines and fallen trees. There are 2 Air Tankers, 2 Helicopters on site & fire crews released from the Promontory Fire are being recalled to fight this fire, the Show Low Fire Dept. has also responded. Fire officials suspect the VINCENT fire to be human caused.
BLUE RIVER (3,615 acres, 50% contained) is burning in Rocky Gulch NW of Warm Springs on the San Carlos Apache Reservation. The fire is human-caused and was reported early Sunday morning. Crews continue to mop up and secure the fire's perimeter. BLUE RIVER is expected to grow little.
PROMONTORY FIRE on the Mogollon Rim in Apache-Sitgreaves and Tonto National Forests. PROMONTORY was contained at 4,044 acres last week. Resources assigned include Incident Commander Matt Castle is assigned, also 1 Type 2 crew, 1 helicopter, 2 engines, 10 overhead, 44 total personnel.

05 - 29 - 07 NEW MEXICO No new large fires reported.

05 - 24 - 07 ARIZONA PROMONTORY: was contained yesterday at 4,044 acres. The fire started Sunday above the Mogollon Rim near Promontory Lookout Tower on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests and burned south over the Rim into Tonto National Forest. Evacuated residents have returned to their homes. Crews continue mopping up and patrolling the fireline.

05 - 24 - 07 NEW MEXICO No new large fires.

05 - 20 - 07 ARIZONA PROMONTORY: (4,044 acres) started Sunday, May 13th, above the Mogollon Rim near Promontory Lookout Tower on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests and burned over the rim into Tonto National Forest to the south. Three subdivisions were evacuated. PROMONTORY is 90% contained and line construction continues. Residents are being allowed back into their homes.

05 - 20 - 07 NEW MEXICO No new large fires.

05 - 19 - 07 ARIZONA PROMONTORY: This fire started Sunday, May 13th, above the Mogollon Rim near Promontory Lookout Tower on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest and burned over the rim into the Tonto National Forest to the south. Officials projected full containment of the 6-square-mile Promontory fire by Tuesday. Crews were working to reinforce a containment line surrounding the 4,000-acre fire and patrol for hot spots. Nearly 700 firefighters were working the blaze, which started May 13 and was believed to have been caused by a person. Rain in the area Friday and Saturday also doused some flames and dampened other unburned pockets within the blaze. Flames remained about a mile from the community of Christopher Creek. The community is south of See Canyon, where about 20 residents were evacuated from cabins. The caretaker of a nearby Bible camp also was evacuated.

05 - 19 - 07 NEW MEXICO No new large fires.

05 - 17 - 07 ARIZONA PROMONTORY: This fire started Sunday, May 13th, above the Mogollon Rim near Promontory Lookout Tower on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest and burned over the rim into the Tonto National Forest to the south. At 1,497 acres, the fire was pushed hard yesterday with downslope winds from local thunderstorms. This caused evacuations in three subdivisions. Line construction continues. The Central-West Arizona Type 2 Incident Management Team with Tony Sciacca as the Incident Commander has been assigned to the fire. A number of resources are on scene, including five interagency hotshot crews, three Type 2 crews, three helicopters, ten engines, and four dozers.

05 - 17 - 07 NEW MEXICO No new large fires.

05 - 15 - 07 ARIZONA PROMONTORY: This fire started Sunday, May 13th, above the Mogollon Rim near Promontory Lookout Tower on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest and burn over the rim into the Tonto National Forest to the south. Fire is working through extremely steep terrainhas into Christopher Creek Drainage. A heavy load of fuel is in this area and access to the fire is difficut. Personnel will be working along the Mogollon Rim to hold the fire on top, as well as working along the east side of the drainage. Fire is expected to continue backing downslope. The Central-West Arizona Type 2 Incident Management Team with Tony Sciacca as the Incident Commander has been assigned to the fire. A number of resources are on scene, including three interagency hotshot crews, two Type 2 crews, three helicopters, three engines and two dozers.
SAN ANTONIO: This fire is burning three mile north of the Mexico border about 20 miles east of Nogales, Arizona, on Coronado National Forest lands. Fire grew very quickly yesterday, burning through 2,000 acres in about five hours. Threats include one residence and four outbuildings. One outbuilding has been destroyed. A local Type 3 Incident Management Team with Mark South as the Incident Commander is assigned. Additional resources include one interagency hotshot crew, three Type 2 crews, two helicopters, thirteen engines, and four water tenders.

05 - 15 - 07 NEW MEXICO No new large fires.

05 - 14 - 07 ARIZONA PROMONTORY: This fire started Sunday, May 13th, above the Mogollon Rim near Promontory Lookout Tower on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest and burn over the rim into the Tonto National Forest to the south. Earlier today, the fire was approximately 100 acres with 40 acres of this on the Apache-Sitgreaves NF in mixed conifer and ponderosa pine fuels. Terrain in the area of the fire is very steep along the side of the Mogollon Rim so safety of fire crews is paramount. About 3 miles to the north of the fire is a large Arizona Public Service powerline. There are four campgrounds and numerous dispersed campsites in the general vicinity and all campers have been asked to leave. The Central-West Arizona Type 2 Incident Management Team with Tony Sciacca as the Incident Commander has been assigned to the fire. They will take over management this evening at 6:00 p.m. Over six interagency hotshot crews and many local resources are also assigned. For additional information, contact the Tonto National Forest at 602-225-5200.

05 - 14 - 07 NEW MEXICO No new large fires.

05 - 08 - 07 ARIZONA No new large fires.

05 - 08 - 07 NEW MEXICO No new large fires.

05 - 07 - 07 ARIZONA SHADOW PINES was contained at 212 acres. The lightning-caused fire started Thursday morning and is burning 4 miles west of Heber in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Mark Empey is Type 3 IC assigned to the incident, along with 2 Type 1 crews, 9 engines, 3 dozers, 3 water tenders, 13 overhead; 82 total personnel. Crews continue holding the line and mopping up.

05 - 07 - 07 NEW MEXICO No new large fires.

05 - 04 - 07 ARIZONA GILA RIVER (455 acres, 90% contained) is a lightning-caused fire 30 miles east of Yuma on the Bureau of Land Management's Yuma District. Jeremy Joosee is Type 3 Incident Commander assigned, also 7 Type 2 crews, 1 helicopter, 2 engines, 2 dozers, 6 overhead personnel. Containment is expected Friday night. Crews continue to mop up and patrol the line.
FAGAN (560 acres) is burning in the Santa Rita Mountains in Coronado National Forest. Lightning-caused, FAGAN is burning on the north slope of Mt. Fagan and being managed as "wildland fire use."

05 - 04 - 07 NEW MEXICO No new large fires.

05 - 03 - 07 ARIZONA GILA RIVER (381 acres, 60% contained) is a lightning-caused fire that started Wednesday afternoon 30 miles east of Yuma on the Bureau of Land Management's Yuma District. Jeremy Joosee is Type 3 Incident Commander assigned, also 3 Type 2 crews, 1 helicopter, 4 engines, 2 dozers. Containment is expected Friday night.
FAGAN (560 acres) is burning in the Santa Rita Mountains in Coronado National Forest. Lightning-caused, FAGAN is burning on the north slope of Mt. Fagan and being managed as "wildland fire use."

05 - 03 - 07 NEW MEXICO No new large fires.

05 - 01 - 07 ARIZONA FAGAN (459 acres) is burning in the Santa Rita Mountains in Coronado National Forest. Lightning-caused, FAGAN is burning on the north slope of Mt. Fagan and being managed as " wildland fire use. "

05 - 01 - 07 NEW MEXICO No new large fires.

04 - 30 - 07 ARIZONA FAGAN (459 acres) is burning in the Santa Rita Mountains in Coronado National Forest. Lightning-caused, FAGAN is burning on the north slope of Mt. Fagan and being managed as "wildland fire use."

04 - 30 - 07 NEW MEXICO No new large fires.

04 - 19 - 07 ARIZONA No new large fires.

04 - 19 - 07 NEW MEXICO No new large fires.

04 - 16 - 07 ARIZONA No new large fires.

04 - 16 - 07 NEW MEXICO No new large fires.

04 - 09 - 07 ARIZONA No new large fires.

04 - 09 - 07 NEW MEXICO No new large fires.

04 - 01 - 07 ARIZONA No new large fires.

04 - 01 - 07 NEW MEXICO No new large fires.

03 - 26 - 07 ARIZONA No new large fires.

03 - 26 - 07 NEW MEXICO No new large fires.

03 - 24 - 07 ARIZONA No new large fires.

03 - 24 - 07 NEW MEXICO No new large fires.

03 - 16 - 07 ARIZONA PALACE (924 acres, 60% contained) is burning 10 miles south of Prescott in Prescott National Forest. Crews have secured the fire perimeter. Type 3 Incident Commander Jeff Andrews is assigned to the fire, along with 7 Type 2 crews, 2 helicopters, 9 engines, 1 dozer, 3 water tenders, 16 overhead, and 200 total personnel. Releasing of resources will begin tomorrow. Smoke may still be visible from surrounding areas.

03 - 16 - 07 NEW MEXICO No new large fires.

03 - 15 - 07 ARIZONA PALACE (924 acres, 60% contained) is burning 10 miles south of Prescott, Arizona, in Prescott National Forest. PALACE was ignited as prescribed burning of piles on Monday. On Tuesday, PALACE was declared "out of prescription." No lives or property are threatened. The north perimeter is secured and crews are focusing on the fire's southern edge. PALACE remains contained within prescribed fire boundaries and contingency lines.

03 - 15 - 07 NEW MEXICO No new large fires.

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