The Paddy Creek Fire is transitioning into a Type 3 Incident, the White Mountain Zone Incident Management Team will assume command of the fire this evening. Yesterday, the dozer worked on the northern perimeter of the fire. Fire managers are concerned about the southwest portion of the fire as the fire is backing into Paddy Creek. Today crews will hold and monitor the fire.

Smoke may be visible from surrounding communities. Visitors are urge to use caution while driving in the area. For more information, contact 928-205-5662.

Statistics:
Started: 5/21/16
Cause: Lightning
Size: 389 acres
Location: Southeast portion of reservation
Equipment: 3 Type 6 Engines, 1 Dozer
Personnel: 35, Fort Apache 1 Type 2 IA Crew, Cibecue Fuels, Miscellaneous Overhead
Structures threatened: None
Fuel Type: Ponderosa Pine with brush understory, mixed conifer