ROCK CREEK FIRE ON THE FORT APACHE INDIAN RESERVATION

Fire Facts:

Human caused (under Investigation)

Fire is located east of Whiteriver and just above the confluence of the Rock Creek and East Fork drainage.

Start of Fire:  Friday, June 21, 2013 approximately 9:00 AM

Resources on Fire:  4Type 6 Engines, 1 Dozer, 2 Type 2IA Crews, 2 hand crews,

Current Size:  Over 800 acres

Fuels Involved:  Mixed Conifer

Summary:

The fire was active this afternoon and spotting was occurring at the head of the fire. This evening Fire Crews began preparing for burnout operations and will conduct burnout operations tonight. There are currently no structures threatened. The Eastern Arizona Type 2 Incident Management Team, John Philbin, Incident Commander will assume command of the fire at 6:00 a.m. tomorrow, June 22, 2013. Anyone having any information regarding the Rock Creek Fire contact WE-TIP at 1-800-47ARSON 1-800-472-7766.