Homestead Fire

Start Date: October 27, 2019

Size: 220 Acres                  Cause: Under Investigation

Location: Near Forest Service Road 117/Whiting Ranch Area

Resources: 2-Engines, 1-Water Tender, and 2-Overhead

The Homestead Fire is located on the Apache National Forest, Springerville Ranger District, near Forest Service Road 117; specifically near the Whiting Ranch area, and was discovered Sunday, October 27, 2019. Resources from the USDA US Forest Service remain on scene. All lines are being held. The crews continue to mop up the edges. Smoke remains visible from nearby residential areas and surrounding communities.

No structures are threatened. The cause of the Homestead Fire remains under investigation.

Antelope Fire

Start Date: October 27, 2019

Size: 81 Acres                    Cause: Under Investigation

Location: Southwest of Vernon near Forest Service Road 3 and 4

Resources: 2-Engines, 1-Water Tender, and 1-State Crew

The Antelope Fire is located on the Sitgreaves National Forest, Lakeside Ranger District, off of Forest Service Road 3 and 4, southwest of Vernon about 4-6 miles was discovered Sunday, October 27, 2019. Resources from the USDA US Forest Service and one state crew remain on scene. The line continues to be held. The crews continues to mop up the edges.

No structures are threatened. The cause of the Antelope Fire remains under investigation.