SPRINGERVILLE — Forest Service fire crews are battling a 100 acre wildfire called the “Whiting Fire” approximately four miles south of Highway 60, north of Whiting Knoll in Apache County. As of 11:30 a.m., fire managers on scene said crews are making progress around the fire and have been building a fire line. There is no estimate of containment as of yet, but winds have not been as bad as feared so far, allowing firefighters to make progress. The fire was discovered last night (Oct. 28). The fire is burning in grass, pinon-juniper and fallen trees. The number of structures and out buildings threatened is being determined as well as the cause of the fire.
Is the fire close to Whiting homestead?
Yes, it is near the Whiting Homestead. As of this morning the fire has not grown significantly and is at 106 acres. Fire crews are still on the fire, and there are no current concerns about threatened structures.