7/27/16 11:48 am
Fire officials on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests are managing two lightning-caused fires called the “Baldwin” and “Elk” fires. Both fires are being allowed to move within a predetermined planning area for the purpose of reducing hazardous fuel accumulations and restoring overall forest health.
The Elk Fire is northeast of Pinetop, approximately 685 acres, and smoke has been present in Pinetop, Lakeside, Show Low, Porter Mountain and Sky High. Map is attached.
The Baldwin Fire is south of Heber-Overgaard, approximately 450 acres, and smoke has sometimes been visible in Heber and Overgaard.
2016-7-27_Map_ElkFire

7/27/16 11:33 am
The Baldwin Fire on the Black Mesa RD is approximately 400 acres about 3 miles south of Heber-Overgaard. Smoke may be visible in Heber & Overgaard. The Elk Fire on the Lakeside RD is approximately 685 acres in the area northeast of Pinetop and smoke has been visible in the afternoons & evenings in the area of Porter Mountain, Pinetop, Lakeside & Show Low.
Smoke is also coming from lightning-caused fires on the Fort Apache Reservation

7/26/16 – 11:00 – The Elk Fire is approximately 450 acres and is burning southwest of Turkey Mountain on the Lakeside Ranger District and smoke may be visible from the communities of Pinetop-Lakeside and Show Low, as well as State Highway 260 and U.S. Highway 60. Fire managers will monitor the fire for potential benefit to the landscape.