2008 Fire Danger
For Arizona,
& New Mexico.

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest.
Smokey The Bear

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07-03-08 LANE 2, Prescott National Forest (AZ-PNF), human-caused, started 6/28, located 1 mile south of Crown King, AZ (34 10 25 x 112 20 23). Type 2 Management (Sciacca, IC), Full Suppression / Perimeter Control). Extreme fire behavior on the eastern flank due to winds from afternoon thunder cells, and hot and dry conditions. Spotting and running fires in FM10-dead ponderosa pine. Fire perimeter expanded on eastern flank and moving towards the ridge above Horsethief Basin Summer Homes. Night shift structure protection on Horsethief Basin Summer Homes and continue structure protection for Crown King. There will be a community meeting at Mayer Recreation Center today.
ETHAN, BIA, Pima Agency (AZ-PMA), lightning-caused, started 6/25, located 12 miles SW of Phoenix (33 20 53 x 112 16 46). Type 2 Management (Raley, IC), Full Suppression/Perimeter Control. Smoldering, mopup, patrol. Type 2 Management transferred command to Type 4 Management this morning at 0600. Type 2 closeout today at 1300.
BIG SPRING, Cibola National Forest (NM-CIF), Mountainair Ranger District. Lightning caused, started 6/24, located 6 miles west of Tajique, NM (34 46 15 x 106 22 59). Type 1 Management (Hughes, IC), Full Suppression/Perimeter Control. This fire is 100% contained. Type 1 Management will transfer command to Type 4 Management at 1800, 7/03.
HOT AIR, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest (AZ-ASF), lightning-caused, started 6/22, located 30 miles north of Clifton, AZ (33 28 30 x 109 23 43). Type 4 Management (Lever, IC), Point or Zone Protection / Limited Perimeter Control. Creeping, continue rehab.
CRYSTAL PEAK, BIA - San Carlos Agency (AZ-SCA), lightning-caused, started 6/21, located 23 miles south of San Carlos, AZ (33 2 0 x 110 19 9). Type 3 Management (Logan, IC), Monitor / Confine / Contain. Interior smoke and some creeping on the south end of the fire. Objective for fire have been met at this time. Fire is expected to creep within the interior.
BLACK MESA, BIA - San Carlos Agency, lightning-caused, started 6/26, located 15 miles northeast of San Carlos, AZ (33 27 29 x 110 23 54). Type 4 Management (Boode, Jr, IC), Full Suppression/Perimeter Control. Fire received significant amount of rain yesterday. It is currently being monitored by recon plane.
BEAR MOUNTAIN, Apache-Sitgreaves NF (AZ-ASF), lightning caused, started 6/22, located 20 miles south of Alpine, AZ (33 32 32 x 109 8 25). Minimal fire behavior with creeping and smoldering through ponderosa Pine litter. Fire is being monitored from recon plane and/or helicopter.
ROAD WFU, Gila National Forest (NM-GNF), lightning caused, started 6/27, located 25 miles west of Winston, NM (33 22 31 x 107 52 31). FUM2 Management (Fahl, IC), Wildland Fire Used for Resource Benefit. Creeping and backing in the grass, minimal growth due to increased humidities and cloud cover. Fire is most active between 1600 and 2000 hours. WFIP Stage 2. Medium Risk Assessment.
BOULDER FIELD, New Mexico State - Socorro District (NM-N3S), lightning caused, started 6/28, located 30 miles southwest of Animas, NM (31 33 10 x 108 49 49). Type 3 Management (Boykin, IC), Monitor / Confine / Contain. Fire is being monitored by Diamond A Ranch personnel. Long Term Implementation Plan has been completed. No new information received since 6/29.
WALLA VALLEY, Grand Canyon National Park (AZ-GCP), human-caused, started 6/21, located west of North Rim Development Area (36 17 10 x 112 13 2). Type 3 Management (Marks, IC), Full Suppression/Perimeter Control. No new information received since 6/29.
JACK WOOD WFU, Coronado National Forest, lightning-cause, started 6/23, located 12 miles southwest of Rodeo, NM (31 45 53 x 109 9 55). FUM2 Management (Condos, IC), Wildland Fire Used for Resource Benefit, Stage 2. WFIP Stage 2. Medium Risk Assessment. No new information received since 6/27.
DISTILLERY, Coronado National Forest (AZ-CNF), Santa Catalina District, lightning caused, started 6/21, located 5 miles NE of Vail, AZ (32 4 4 x 110 32 20). Type 4 Management (NR, IC), Point or Zone Protection / Limited Perimeter Control. This is the last report.

07-02-08 LANE 2, Prescott National Forest (AZ-PNF), human-caused, started 6/28, located 1 mile south of Crown King, AZ (34 10 25 x 112 20 23). Type 2 Management (Sciacca, IC), Full Suppression / Perimeter Control). Extreme fire behavior on the eastern flank due to winds from afternoon thunder cells, and hot and dry conditions. Spotting and running fires in FM10-dead ponderosa pine. Fire perimeter expanded on eastern flank and moving towards the ridge above Horsethief Basin Summer Homes. Night shift structure protection on Horsethief Basin Summer Homes and continue structure protection for Crown King. There will be a community meeting at Mayer Recreation Center today. ACRES CH-A AC ECD FM T1C T2C HELO ENG PERS CH-P CRN SD 7,200 +1,900 5% NR 4 5 8 5 21 447 +183 None 7
ETHAN, BIA, Pima Agency (AZ-PMA), lightning-caused, started 6/25, located 12 miles SW of Phoenix (33 20 53 x 112 16 46). Type 2 Management (Raley, IC), Full Suppression/Perimeter Control. Smoldering, mopup, patrol. Type 2 Management transferred command to Type 4 Management this morning at 0600. Type 2 closeout today at 1300. ACRES CH-A AC ECD FM T1C T2C HELO ENG PERS CH-P CRN SD 6,661 0 95% 7/03 5 0 2 0 5 88 -41 None 0
BIG SPRING, Cibola National Forest (NM-CIF), Mountainair Ranger District. Lightning caused, started 6/24, located 6 miles west of Tajique, NM (34 46 15 x 106 22 59). Type 1 Management (Hughes, IC), Full Suppression/Perimeter Control. This fire is 100% contained. Type 1 Management will transfer command to Type 4 Management at 1800, 7/03. ACRES CH-A AC ECD FM T1C T2C HELO ENG PERS CH-P CRN SD 5,478 -102 100% - 10 2 8 2 11 345 -8 None 16
HOT AIR, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest (AZ-ASF), lightning-caused, started 6/22, located 30 miles north of Clifton, AZ (33 28 30 x 109 23 43). Type 4 Management (Lever, IC), Point or Zone Protection / Limited Perimeter Control. Creeping, continue rehab. ACRES CH-A AC ECD FM T1C T2C HELO ENG PERS CH-P CRN SD 8,300 0 NR 7/07 8 0 0 0 0 1 -156 None 0
CRYSTAL PEAK, BIA - San Carlos Agency (AZ-SCA), lightning-caused, started 6/21, located 23 miles south of San Carlos, AZ (33 2 0 x 110 19 9). Type 3 Management (Logan, IC), Monitor / Confine / Contain. Interior smoke and some creeping on the south end of the fire. Objective for fire have been met at this time. Fire is expected to creep within the interior. ACRES CH-A AC ECD FM T1C T2C HELO ENG PERS CH-P CRN SD 1,058 0 90% 7/4 4 0 0 1 0 7 -9 None 0
BLACK MESA, BIA - San Carlos Agency, lightning-caused, started 6/26, located 15 miles northeast of San Carlos, AZ (33 27 29 x 110 23 54). Type 4 Management (Boode, Jr, IC), Full Suppression/Perimeter Control. Fire received significant amount of rain yesterday. It is currently being monitored by recon plane. ACRES CH-A AC ECD FM T1C T2C HELO ENG PERS CH-P CRN SD 1,744 0 90% 7/02 1,4,6 0 0 0 0 1 -52 None 0
BEAR MOUNTAIN, Apache-Sitgreaves NF (AZ-ASF), lightning caused, started 6/22, located 20 miles south of Alpine, AZ (33 32 32 x 109 8 25). Minimal fire behavior with creeping and smoldering through ponderosa Pine litter. Fire is being monitored from recon plane and/or helicopter. ACRES CH-A AC ECD FM T1C T2C HELO ENG PERS CH-P CRN SD 2,325 +225 NR 7/10 9,10 0 0 0 0 0 0 None 0 ROAD WFU, Gila National Forest (NM-GNF), lightning caused, started 6/27, located 25 miles west of Winston, NM (33 22 31 x 107 52 31). FUM2 Management (Fahl, IC), Wildland Fire Used for Resource Benefit. Creeping and backing in the grass, minimal growth due to increased humidities and cloud cover. Fire is most active between 1600 and 2000 hours. WFIP Stage 2. Medium Risk Assessment. ACRES CH-A AC ECD FM T1C T2C HELO ENG PERS CH-P CRN SD 483 +372 - - 8 1 0 0 1 12 0 None 0
BOULDER FIELD, New Mexico State - Socorro District (NM-N3S), lightning caused, started 6/28, located 30 miles southwest of Animas, NM (31 33 10 x 108 49 49). Type 3 Management (Boykin, IC), Monitor / Confine / Contain. Fire is being monitored by Diamond A Ranch personnel. Long Term Implementation Plan has been completed. No new information received since 6/29. ACRES CH-A AC ECD FM T1C T2C HELO ENG PERS CH-P CRN SD 1,200 0 0% NR 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 None 0
WALLA VALLEY, Grand Canyon National Park (AZ-GCP), human-caused, started 6/21, located west of North Rim Development Area (36 17 10 x 112 13 2). Type 3 Management (Marks, IC), Full Suppression/Perimeter Control. No new information received since 6/29. ACRES CH-A AC ECD FM T1C T2C HELO ENG PERS CH-P CRN SD 435 0 35% NR 2 1 2 4 7 144 +38 None 0
JACK WOOD WFU, Coronado National Forest, lightning-cause, started 6/23, located 12 miles southwest of Rodeo, NM (31 45 53 x 109 9 55). FUM2 Management (Condos, IC), Wildland Fire Used for Resource Benefit, Stage 2. WFIP Stage 2. Medium Risk Assessment. No new information received since 6/27. ACRES CH-A AC ECD FM T1C T2C HELO ENG PERS CH-P CRN SD 8,000 0 75% NR 5 0 2 1 3 66 0 None 0
DISTILLERY, Coronado National Forest (AZ-CNF), Santa Catalina District, lightning caused, started 6/21, located 5 miles NE of Vail, AZ (32 4 4 x 110 32 20). Type 4 Management (NR, IC), Point or Zone Protection / Limited Perimeter Control. This is the last report.

06-30-08 ETHAN, BIA, Pima Agency, lightning-caused, started 6/25, located 12 miles SW of Phoenix (33 20 53 x 112 16 46). Type 2 Management (Raley, IC), Full Suppression/Perimeter Control. Small runs and group torching in the continuous tamarisk fuels. Evacuees returned to their residences. Dozer line completed along southern perimeter and burn out operations conducted. Line is holding.
BIG SPRING, Cibola National Forest, Mountainair Ranger District. Lightning caused, started 6/24, located 6 miles west of Tajique, NM (34 46 15 x 106 22 59). Type 1 Management (Hughes, IC), Full Suppression/Perimeter Control. Smoldering. Precipitation was received over the fire yesterday. Line has been completed around the fire. Residents returned to their residences as evacuation have been lifted.
DISTILLERY, Coronado National Forest, Santa Catalina District, lightning caused, started 6/21, located 5 miles NE of Vail, AZ (32 4 4 x 110 32 20). Type 2 Management (Small, IC), Point or Zone Protection / Limited Perimeter Control. Isolated smokes. IMT is also managing the Castro (20 acres) and Chimenea WFU (10 acres). Distillery: isolated smokes, Castro: no observed activity, Chimeniea WFU: entire perimeter is active, backing with 5-10' flame lengths. Fire Use Manager inserted on Chimenea to monitor.
HOT AIR, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, lightning-caused, started 6/22, located 30 miles north of Clifton, AZ (33 28 30 x 109 23 43). Type 2 Management (Hall, IC), Point or Zone Protection / Limited Perimeter Control. Moderate surface fire in Rousensock and Hot Air Canyons. Light rain over the fire area yesterday precluded additional significant fire growth. Continue to rehab work (contour felling) in Sheep Saddle area. Type 2 Management willl transfer command back to the District this morning at 0700.
LANE 2, Prescott National Forest, human-caused, started 6/28, located 2 miles south of Crown King, AZ (34 10 25 x 112 20 23). Type 2 Management (Sciacca, IC), Full Suppression / Perimeter Control). This is a terrain and wind driven fire with torching and spotting up to .25 miles in all directions. Over 540 structures threatened. Structure protection is being implemented. Community of Crown King has been evacuated.
FIRE GOD, BIA-Zuni Agency, human-caused, started 6/28, located 4 miles west/southwest of Ojo Caliente, NM (34 53 29 x 109 1 43). Type 3 Management, Monitor/Confine/Contain. Smoldering with little fire spread yesterday.
CRYSTAL PEAK, BIA - San Carlos Agency, lightning-caused, started 6/21, located 23 miles south of San Carlos, AZ (33 2 0 x 110 19 9). Type 3 Management (Logan, IC), Monitor / Confine / Contain. No significant fire behavior observed.
BEAR MOUNTAIN, Apache-Sitgreaves NF, lightning caused, started 6/22, located 20 miles south of Alpine, AZ (33 32 32 x 109 8 25). Type 3 Management (Johnson, IC), Point or Zone Protection / Limited Perimeter Control. Fire is creeping an smoldering through Ponderosa pine litter with 6"-2' flame lengths being observed. Fire received precipitation over the fire area yesterday.
BOULDER FIELD, New Mexico State - Socorro District, lightning caused, started 6/28, located 30 miles southwest of Animas, NM (31 33 10 x 108 49 49). Type 3 Management (Boykin, IC), Monitor / Confine / Contain. Fire is being monitored by Diamond A Ranch personnel. Long Term Implementation Plan has been completed.
WALLA VALLEY, Grand Canyon National Park, human-caused, started 6/21, located west of North Rim Development Area (36 17 10 x 112 13 2). Type 3 Management (Marks, IC), Full Suppression/Perimeter Control. Fire continues to be active.
BLACK MESA, BIA - San Carlos Agency, lightning-caused, started 6/26, located 15 miles northeast of San Carlos, AZ (33 27 29 x 110 23 54), Full Suppression/Perimeter Control. No new information received last evening.
JACK WOOD WFU, Coronado National Forest, lightning-cause, started 6/23, located 12 miles southwest of Rodeo, NM (31 45 53 x 109 9 55). FUM2 Management (Condos, IC), Wildland Fire Used for Resource Benefit, Stage 2. No new information received since 6/27.
WHITE TANK, Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District. The cause is under investigation. Started 6/23, it is located 10 miles east of Arivaca, AZ (31 34 3 x 111 9 57). Type 3 Management , Full Suppression/Perimeter Control. Fire is 100% contained. This will be the last report.
NUEVO, Coronado National Forest, lightning-caused, started 6/23, located 18 miles NW of Nogales, AZ. (31 29 7 X 111 10 43). Type 3 Management , Full Suppression/Perimeter Control. This fire is 100% contained. This will be the last report. WEST FORK, New Mexico State - Cimarron District, lightning caused, started 6/17, located 28 miles west of Raton, NM (36 52 11 x 104 51 5). Type 3 Management (Miller, IC), Full Suppression/Perimeter Control. This fire is 100% contained. This will be the last report.
REDINGTON WFU, Coronado National Forest, Douglas Ranger District, lightning-caused, started 6/25, located southwest of Safford in the Galuiro Mountains (32 34 43 X 110 24 23). Type 4 Management (Nicholas, IC), Wildland Fire Used for Resource Benefit, Stage 1. This is the last report.

6-29-08 Arizona - ETHAN (5,437 A.); BIA, Pima Agency. Contact: Bill Watt (602) 803-8268 or David Martin (520) 610-2902. DISTILLERY (7,950 A.); Coronado National Forest, Santa Catalina Ranger District. Contact: (520) 762-0919 or (520) 762-0920; WHITE TANK (8,135 A.); Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District. Contact: (928) 246-8560 or (520) 404-7892 HOT AIR (8,150 A.); Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Clifton District. Contact: (928) 339-4124; NUEVO (1,533 A.); Coronado National Forest. Contact: (928) 246-8560 or (520) 404-7892 BEAR MOUNTAIN (1,500 A.); Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. Contact: (928) 333-4301; WALLA VALLEY (300 A.); Grand Canyon National Park. Contact: Punky Moore (928) 638-7958 or Shannan Marcak (928) 638-7958; CRYSTAL PEAK (1,058 A.); BIA, San Carlos Agency. Contact: Leon Ben Jr. (602) 379-6798 x 444 or Jonathan Lee (602) 379-6798 BLACK MESA (1,744 A.); BIA, San Carlos Agency. Contact: Leon Ben Jr. (602) 379-6798 x 444 or Jonathan Lee (602) 379-6798
6-29-08 New Mexico - BIG SPRING (5,580 A.); Cibola National Forest, Mountainair Ranger District. Contact: : (505) 384-2062 or (505) 384-2064; WEST FORK (4,980 A.); NM State Forestry Division, Cimarron District; Contact: Dan Ware, (505) 476-3336; BOULDER FIELD (1,000 A.); NM State Forestry, Socorro District. Contact: Dan Ware, (505) 476-3336.

6-27-08 Arizona - DISTILLERY (7,800 A.); Coronado National Forest, Santa Catalina Ranger District. Contact: Fire Information (520) 762-0919 or (520) 762-0920 MULE (500 A.); Arizona State Forestry, Tucson District. Contact: (602) 771-1405 WHITE TANK (8,135 A.); Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District. Contact: Fire Information (928) 246-8560 or (520) 404-7892 HOT AIR (7,500 A.); Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Clifton District. Contact: (928) 339-4124 NUEVO (1,533 A.); Coronado National Forest. Contact: Fire Information (928) 246-8560 or (520) 404-7892 ETHAN (1,500 A.); BIA, Pima Agency. Contact: Leon Ben Jr. (602) 379-6798 x 444 or Jonathan Lee (602) 379-6798 BEAR MOUNTAIN (209 A.); Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. Contact: (928) 333-4301 WALLA VALLEY (225 A.); Grand Canyon National Park. Contact: Punky Moore (928) 638-7958 or Shannan Marcak (928) 638-7958 CRYSTAL PEAK (1,058 A.); BIA, San Carlos Agency. Contact: Leon Ben Jr. (602) 379-6798 x 444 or Jonathan Lee (602) 379-6798.
6-27-08 New Mexico - BIG SPRING (3,500 A.); Cibola National Forest, Mountainair Ranger District. Contact: Fire Information: (505) 384-2062 or (505) 384-2064; More Information; News Release WEST FORK (4,890 A.); NM State Forestry Division, Cimarron District; Contact: Dan Ware, (505) 476-3336; More Information ELDRIDGE (2,000 A.); NM State Forestry, Capitan District; Contact: Dan Ware (505) 476-3336 SOPHIA (3,000 A.); NM State Forestry, Cimarron District; Contact: Dan Ware (505) 476-3336.

6-26-08 Arizona - DISTILLERY (7,600 A.); Coronado National Forest, Santa Catalina Ranger District. Contact: Fire Information (520) 762-0919 or (520) 762-0920 WHITE TANK (7,000 A.); Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District. Contact: Fire Information (928) 246-8560 or (520) 404-7892 HOT AIR (5,600 A.); Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Clifton District. Contact: (928) 339-4124 NUEVO (2,000 A.); Coronado National Forest. Contact: Fire Information (928) 246-8560 or (520) 404-7892 ETHAN (400 A.); BIA, Pima Agency. Contact: Leon Ben Jr. (602) 379-6798 x 444 or Jonathan Lee (602) 79-6798 CRYSTAL PEAK (1,058 A.); BIA, San Carlos Agency. Contact: Leon Ben Jr. (602) 379-6798 x 444 or Jonathan Lee (602) 79-6798.
6-26-08 New Mexico - BIG SPRING (1,900 A.); Cibola National Forest, Mountainair Ranger District. Contact: Fire Information: (505) 847-2990; More Information WEST FORK (4,980 A.); NM State Forestry Division, Cimarron District; Contact: Dan Ware, (505) 476-3336; More Information BONNEY (25,360 A.); BLM Roswell; Contact Jennifer Myslivy (505) 670-4829.

6-23-08 Arizona - Hot Air Fire - This lightning caused fire has caused State Route 191 to be closed from mile post 207, 30 miles South of Rose Peak to mile post 225, 6 miles South of Hannagan Meadow at Blue Vista. All motorists are recommended to take an alternate route via Highway 78 through New Mexico. The fire is located west of Sheep Saddle and Highway 191 and has currently burned about 2000 acres. fire is active on both sides of Highway 191 at this time with firefighters working on containment.
6-23-08 New Mexico - ROCKY (13,000 A.); Lincoln National Forest; Contact: (575) 361-7734; BONNIE (5,000 A.); NM State Forestry Division, Capitan District; Contact: Dan Ware, (505)-476-3336; PASA MONTE (3,100 A.); NM State Forestry Division, Cimarron District; Contact: Dan Ware, (505) 476-3336 WEST FORK (3,000 A.); NM State Forestry Division, Capitan District; Contact: Dan Ware, (505)-476-3336 DRIPPING SPRINGS (1,735 A.); Bureau of Land Management, Las Cruces District; PALO BLANCO (800 A.); NM State Forestry Division, Cimmaron District; Contact: Dan Ware, (505)-476-3336 COYOTE (386 A.); NM State Forestry Division, Capitan District; Contact: Dan Ware, (505)-476-3336 CATCLAW (200 A.); NM State Forestry Division, Capitan District; Contact: Dan Ware, (505)-476-3336 FOUR MILE (176 A.); NM State Forestry Division, Capitan District; Contact: Dan Ware, (505)-476-3336 WILD BULL (105 A.); Cibola National Forest; Contact: Mark Chavez (505) 346-3878 COLLINS PARK (103 A.); Gila National Forest; Contact: Loretta Benavidez (575) 388-8245.

6-22-08 Arizona - Lightning Caused Fires: There have been multiple small fires on the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest and the Ft Apache Indian Reservation in Navajo & Apache Counties due to lightning strikes. All of the reported fires have been suppressed or fire resources are on the scene. Please call 593 or 928-333-3412 for current info.
6-22-08 New Mexico - ROCKY (13,000 A.); Lincoln National Forest; Contact: (575) 361-7734; BONNIE (5,000 A.); NM State Forestry Division, Capitan District; Contact: Dan Ware, (505)-476-3336; PASA MONTE (3,100 A.); NM State Forestry Division, Cimarron District; Contact: Dan Ware, (505) 476-3336 WEST FORK (3,000 A.); NM State Forestry Division, Capitan District; Contact: Dan Ware, (505)-476-3336 DRIPPING SPRINGS (1,735 A.); Bureau of Land Management, Las Cruces District; PALO BLANCO (800 A.); NM State Forestry Division, Cimmaron District; Contact: Dan Ware, (505)-476-3336 COYOTE (386 A.); NM State Forestry Division, Capitan District; Contact: Dan Ware, (505)-476-3336 CATCLAW (200 A.); NM State Forestry Division, Capitan District; Contact: Dan Ware, (505)-476-3336 FOUR MILE (176 A.); NM State Forestry Division, Capitan District; Contact: Dan Ware, (505)-476-3336 WILD BULL (105 A.); Cibola National Forest; Contact: Mark Chavez (505) 346-3878 COLLINS PARK (103 A.); Gila National Forest; Contact: Loretta Benavidez (575) 388-8245.

6-20-08 Arizona - BETTY WILDLAND FIRE USE, Kaibab National Forest fire managers are managing a wildland fire use on the North Kaibab Ranger District west of Forest Road (FR) 22, near the area of Burnt Corral and FR 274. naturally-ignited (lightning) managed to meet resource objectives such as improving wildlife habitat, reducing the potential for high-intensity wildland fires, and restoring fire to a more natural role in the ecosystem. Date of Origin 06/06/2008 at 00 hrs. Size 200 acres, 100% Contained, Betty WFU Fire burned to perimeter without incident.
6-20-08 New Mexico - ROCKY (13,000 A.); Lincoln National Forest; Contact: (575) 361-7734; BONNIE (5,000 A.); NM State Forestry Division, Capitan District; Contact: Dan Ware, (505)-476-3336; PASA MONTE (3,100 A.); NM State Forestry Division, Cimarron District; Contact: Dan Ware, (505) 476-3336 WEST FORK (3,000 A.); NM State Forestry Division, Capitan District; Contact: Dan Ware, (505)-476-3336 DRIPPING SPRINGS (1,735 A.); Bureau of Land Management, Las Cruces District; PALO BLANCO (800 A.); NM State Forestry Division, Cimmaron District; Contact: Dan Ware, (505)-476-3336 COYOTE (386 A.); NM State Forestry Division, Capitan District; Contact: Dan Ware, (505)-476-3336 CATCLAW (200 A.); NM State Forestry Division, Capitan District; Contact: Dan Ware, (505)-476-3336 FOUR MILE (176 A.); NM State Forestry Division, Capitan District; Contact: Dan Ware, (505)-476-3336 WILD BULL (105 A.); Cibola National Forest; Contact: Mark Chavez (505) 346-3878 COLLINS PARK (103 A.); Gila National Forest; Contact: Loretta Benavidez (575) 388-8245.

6-18-08 Arizona - BETTY WILDLAND FIRE USE, Kaibab National Forest. Fire has burned nearly 160 acres without incident or injury to any personnel. Fire managers believe the fire will reach its established perimeter of 200 acres sometime this weekend. Started: June 6, 2008; discovered by fire personnel Location: North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest; located south of Burnt Corral and west of FR 22. Cause: Lightning. Fire managers plan to keep the fire within predetermined boundaries. 4 engines, 1 dozer, 1 water tender. Total personnel = approximately 40. Three helicopters are available for use.
6-18-08 New Mexico - DRIPPING SPRINGS; Bureau of Land Management, Las Cruces District; Contact: Wayne Williams, (406)-370-5874 ROCKY; Lincoln National Forest; Contact: Joe Garcia, (505)-430-4368 COYOTE; NM State Forestry Division, Capitan District; Contact: Dan Ware, (505)-476-3336 CATCLAW; NM State Forestry Division, Capitan District; Contact: Dan Ware, (505)-476-3336 FOUR MILE; NM State Forestry Division, Capitan District; Contact: Dan Ware, (505)-476-3336 WEST FORK; NM State Forestry Division, Capitan District; Contact: Dan Ware, (505)-476-3336 /

6-15-08 Arizona - BETTY WILDLAND FIRE USE, Kaibab National Forest. Fire has burned nearly 160 acres without incident or injury to any personnel. Fire managers believe the fire will reach its established perimeter of 200 acres sometime this weekend. Started: June 6, 2008; discovered by fire personnel Location: North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest; located south of Burnt Corral and west of FR 22. Cause: Lightning. Fire managers plan to keep the fire within predetermined boundaries. 4 engines, 1 dozer, 1 water tender. Total personnel = approximately 40. Three helicopters are available for use.
6-15-08 New Mexico - DRIPPING SPRINGS; Bureau of Land Management, Las Cruces District; Contact: Wayne Williams, (406)-370-5874

6-13-08 Arizona - BETTY WILDLAND FIRE USE, Kaibab National Forest. Fire has burned nearly 160 acres without incident or injury to any personnel. Fire managers believe the fire will reach its established perimeter of 200 acres sometime this weekend. Started: June 6, 2008; discovered by fire personnel Location: North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest; located south of Burnt Corral and west of FR 22. Cause: Lightning. Fire managers plan to keep the fire within predetermined boundaries. 4 engines, 1 dozer, 1 water tender. Total personnel = approximately 40. Three helicopters are available for use.
6-13-08 New Mexico - ROGER'S PASTURE, Mescalero Apache Reservation; BIA-Mescalero Agency; (575)-464-0165.

6-11-08 Arizona - No New Large Wildland Fires.
6-11-08 New Mexico - No New Large Wildland Fires.

6-08-08 Arizona - No new large wildland fires.
6-08-08 New Mexico - ROGER'S PASTURE, Mescalero Apache Reservation; BIA-Mescalero Agency; (575)-464-0165.
AGGIE, Bureau of Land Management, Socorro District; Contact: Hans Stuart; (505)-438-7510.

6-06-08 Arizona - No new large wildland fires.
6-06-08 New Mexico - ROGER'S PASTURE, Mescalero Apache Reservation; BIA-Mescalero Agency; (575)-464-0165
KINCAID, New Mexico State Forestry Division, Capitan District; Contact: Dan Ware; (505)-476-3336

5-29-08 Arizona - No new wildland fires reported.
5-29-08 New Mexico - No new wildland fires reported.

5-25-08 Arizona - The Frye Mesa Fire 3,100 acres, burned in grass, oak woodland and mixed brush vegetation in the Pinaleño mountains ("Grahams") four miles southwest of Safford, Arizona, on the Coronado National Forest. Residents of the Gila Valley saw a reduction in fire behavior the last couple of days, due to significant wetting rain, a reduction in wind speeds, heavy cloud cover, higher humidities and lower temperatures. The Frye Mesa Road and Swift Trail (AZ Highway 366) are open to the public. All closures have been ifted. Recreation use on Mt. Graham is open for Memorial Day weekend. However, since the mountain received 6-8 inches of snow, the road is closed at Shannon Campground, so that crews can remove snow and fallen trees. Cause Human, Date of Origin 05/20/2008 at Frye Mesa, 4 miles SW of Safford 95% Contained.
5-25-08 New Mexico - No new wildland fires reported.

5-24-08 Arizona - The department has lifted all its fire restrictions in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. From record triple-digit heat, to a cold front with snow in the mountains, then hopefully back to mild spring conditions – all in one week. Spring in Arizona is amazing !
5-24-08 New Mexico - No new wildland fires reported.

5-19-08 Arizona - 10:46 AM... The Forest Service is conducting a Prescribed Burn North of Lakeside in the Jaques Marsh Area.
5-19-08 New Mexico - No new wildland fires reported.

5-13-08 Arizona - No new wildland fires reported.
5-13-08 New Mexico - No new wildland fires reported.

5-10-08 Arizona - The Cooley Fire: There is a small wildfire in the Mc Nary area near Cooley Mountain. It is approximately 10 acres and is staffed by Ft Apache, US Forest Service and local engines and personnel. Currently the fire is contained by a wet line.
The "22" Wildland Fire Use fire is currently burning in a fairly open ponderosa pine stand interspersed with meadows. Roads and previously burned areas to the north, northeast and east will limit potential for significant growth. The fire is moving gradually to the southwest as local fire managers predicted. The "22" Fire will continue to be managed as long as resource objectives are met. Cause Lightning Date of Origin 05/06/2008 at 1430 hrs. Location 12 miles southeast of Tusayan, Total Personnel 45 Size 412 acres, 30% Contained So far, no significant smoke impacts to communities.
5-10-08 New Mexico - No new wildland fires reported.

5-09-08 Arizona - No new wildland fires reported.
5-09-08 New Mexico - No new wildland fires reported.

5-06-08 Arizona - No new wildland fires reported.
5-06-08 New Mexico - No new wildland fires reported.

5-04-08 Arizona - The X Fire South of the Grand Canyon is estimated around 2,000 acres & 100% Contained.
5-04-08 New Mexico - Trigo Fire Wildland Fire, Cause is Under Investigation, Date of Origin 04/15/2008, 10 miles East of Belen, NM. Total Personnel 809 Size 13,790 acres, 50% Contained.
The South Tularosa Fire The Cause is Under Investigation, Date of Origin 05/01/2008. Mescalero, NM. Total Personnel 315 Size 3,200 acres 35% Contained.

5-2-08 Arizona - The X Fire south of the Grand Canyon is estimated around 2,000 acres & 90% contained, two have been charged with failure to extinguish a camp fire.

4-30-08 Arizona - The X Fire is south of the Grand Canyon is estimated around 2,000 acres & human caused.
High winds and low humidity may create Red Flag Warnings to be issued in those areas. WATCH for the RED FLAGS !

4-28-08 Arizona - No new wildland fires reported. Red Flag Warnings are in effect is some areas... Watch for the Red Flags !
4-28-08 New Mexico - No new wildland fires reported.

4-25-08 Arizona - The Beehive Fire which started early Wednesday afternoon became part of the Alamo Fire Complex. The fire is 8 miles north, North West of the Alamo Fire. It started near Murphy Peak on the Nogales Ranger District of the Coronado National Forest. It is approximately 5 miles east of Arivaca Lake in a very remote area of the forest. The fire is in Santa Cruz county near the border with Pima County. There are no immediate threats to residential areas. However, drifting smoke may impact communities along the I-19 corridor between Tucson and Nogales, especially Tumacacori and Tubac. Arivaca may also be affected by smoke. There is a threat to an electronic site on Murphy's Peak. The Eastern AZ Incident Management Team, commanded by Pruett Small, will continue to manage the Complex. The fire had burned an estimated 300 acres by sunset on Wednesday. It is being fought with air tankers and helicopters because of the remote location. Cause Human-under Investigation Date of Origin 04/18/2008 at 0847 hrs. Location 13 miles west of Nogales, AZ Total Personnel 190 Size 5,070 acres Percent Contained 85%.
4-25-08 New Mexico - Firefighters were battered by gusty winds yesterday as they continued to strengthen control lines on the Trigo Fire, bringing containment to 53%. Strong, gusty winds prevented the use of air tankers, and only three bucket drops were made by a heavy helicopter before air operations were suspended. Hand crews began rehabilitation efforts on the west side, while crews on the eastern front approached completion of mop up. The local chapter of the American Red Cross has provided a toll free number (1-800-560-2302) for those needing assistance whose homes were lost or damaged by the Trigo fire. Acres: 4,910, Fire Personnel: 509 Hot Shot Crews: 6 Type II Crews: 11 Engines: 15 Aircraft Available: 5 Helicopters 4 Airtankers Dozers: 2 Cost to date: $4,500,000.

4-24-08 Arizona - Eagle Fire 35 miles S of Alpine, W of Hwy 191, 2,000 acres, prescribed fire declared a wildfire. - The Eagle Fire is burning in Greenlee County about 35 miles south of Alpine, Arizona just west of Highway 191. The highway is open at this time but motorists are are urged to be very cautious due to possibly heavy smoke and firefighting vehicles on the road. - Alamo Fire - west of Nogalas is 5,070 acres & 75% contained.
4-24-08 New Mexico - Center Peak Fire - 24,681 acres 80% contained. Trigo Fire - 4,600 acres 46% contained.

4-22-08 Arizona - Eagle Fire 35 miles S of Alpine, W of Hwy 191, 525 acres, prescribed fire declared a wildfire. - Alamo Fire - west of Nogalas is 5,070 acres & 75% contained.
4-22-08 New Mexico - Center Peak Fire - 24,681 acres 80% contained. Trigo Fire - 3,750 acres 27% contained. Pepper Fire - 640 acres 100% contained.

4-21-08 Arizona - Alamo Fire - west of Nogalas is 4,470 acres & 40% contained.
4-21-08 New Mexico - Center Peak Fire - 18,000 acres 60% contained. Trigo Fire - 1,500 acres 30% contained. Pepper Fire - 640 acres 75% contained.

ARIZONA RESTRICTIONS AND CLOSURES Mid-April 2008 The amount of moisture that fell this past winter bodes well for the "official" fire season in Arizona, which often gets HOT by summertime. In fact, if you see smoke in the air these days, it might be from controlled burns being conducted by fire managers from various public land agencies to reduce fuels built up by all that nice precipitation in 2007. BUT - and that's a BIG BUT - Spring winds frequently make for dangerous conditions; that greenery can dry out and quickly turn into high quality fuel. The bottom line: BE CAREFUL with fire year round. WHAT`S OPEN: Most EVERYTHING !

4-18-08 Arizona - No Large Fires Reported.
4-18-08 New Mexico - No Large Fires Reported.

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