6/21/14 10:11 AM
Fire Activity: The DeHose Fire continues to move in a northerly direction within the steep and rugged ridges and drainages within the Ponderosa Pine Stringers. Active backing fire behavior was observed in this north portion of the fire. The South end of the fire is secure and accounts for the percent contained. Yesterday, the helicopter was dropping water on the north portion of the fire as crews worked on handline and dozerline. Today, Crews will continue to patrol and mop up the south portion of the fire and will work on removing dead and down trees in the north east portion of the fire along Carrizo Creek. Fire crews will also continue to prepare for burn out operatons in the north portion of the fire.
Significant Events: The Incident Command Post is relocated to the Cibecue Day School. Smoke may be visible from the DeHose Fire mainly due to burn out operations. Area residents and visitors are urged to use caution while driving in the area as smoke can suddenly become thick and obscure visibility. Additionally, those who have respiratory issues should remain indoors and away from smoke saturated areas.
Closures/Restrictions: For Safety reasons, the public is asked not to drive on access roads near or around the Fire area. Modified Fire Restrictions are in effect on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. Campfires, charcoal-burning devices are prohibited during the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Debris burning is prohibited until further notices. Power saws are not allowed to be used during the hours of 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM for any wood cutting or thinning activity.
For more information on the fire, you can log onto BIA Fort Apache Agency’s Forestry and Wildland Fire Facebook Page and Inciweb at http://www.incweb.nwcg.gov

FIRE FACTS:
Date started: Monday, June 16, 2014
Number of personnel: Geronimo HotShots, TSI Short Crew, Cibecue Fuels, Apache 1 Type2IA Crew, San Isabel Type 2IA Crew, Tatanka IHC Type1 Crew, Sacramento IHC Type1 Crew, Black Mtn. IHC Type1 Crew. 2-Person EMT
Location: 6 miles east of Cibecue in the Rodeo/Chediski Burn Area
Equipment: 4 Type 6 Engines, 1 Type 4 Engine, 1 Dozer , 1 water tender
Cause: Unknown, under investigtion
Aircraft: 1 Helicopter, Air Attack, 1 Heavy Helicopter, and 1 Heavy Air Tanker
Size: 763 acres
Structures threatened: None
Percent contained: 23%
Anticipated Containment:
Injuries to date: None to date
Fuel Type: Pinyon/Juniper with grass understory with Ponderosa Pine Stringers