5/17/14. 3:00- The Skunk Fire has increased to an estimate of 23,642 acres as of yesterday including fire growth and back burns. The fire continues to grow in a north westerly direction along Nantac Rim and easterly direction in Division Zulu passing Soldier Hole. A Fire Weather Watch will be in effect Sunday through Monday evening due to low relative humidity and high winds. Smoke from the Skunk fire may reach as far north as Show Low, Pinetop-Lakeside and even Springerville.