Location of Origin: 4 miles south of Black Canyon Lake, AZ
Start Date: June 20, 2026
Size: 100 acres
Percent Contained: 0%
Cause: Lightning, Natural
Fuels: Medium logging slash
Resources Assigned: 2 type engines, 1 fuels crew, I type 3 helicopter, 2 single engine air tankers and air attack, 1 dozer, 3 engines, 1 hand crew, and a water tender
Operations: The fire remains active on all sides with moderate fire behavior. Resources are currently engaged on the east heel and flank of the fire utilizing aircraft, hand line and existing roads. Aircraft worked to slow fire spread and support firefighters on the ground. Crews are constructing direct fire line from the origin side of the fire. Firefighters continue scouting potential control lines for future containment efforts and are in full suppression strategy.
Closures: Where the Flat Fire is closest to the proximity of the 300 Road, there is a soft closure to provide for the safety of the public and firefighters. Mile Post 46.39 and 52.26 along 300 Road.
Values at Risk: Cultural sites and heritage resources, tribal sensitive species, cattle and grazing, watersheds and riparian areas, woodland areas, and natural springs.
Weather: Hot and mostly dry conditions for today. Consistent winds coming out of the southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Max temperatures are between 85 to 90 degrees. Temperatures dropping to low 50s in the evening.
Smoke: The fire is visible from Show Low while traveling west on Arizona State Route 260. Wildfire smoke from this incident and from adjacent forests incidents will impact Heber-Overgaard and Forest Lakes communities. Other fires contributing to smoke include the Sycamore Fire and Hellsgate Fire on the Tonto National Forest. Smoke may be visible from the surrounding communities. Go to fire.airnow.gov/ to see the latest smoke conditions in your community. Smoke may be visible from the surrounding communities.
Evacuations: There are no evacuations currently. Residents of Heber-Overgaard are in “READY” status. The public is encouraged to follow the Ready, Set, Go! program to prepare for any threats to their community. Go to https://311info.net/ for accurate and timely status updates.
Official fire information can be found on these sites:
• Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident…/azfta-flat-fire See less