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

Holbrook, AZ – On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the voting members of the White Mountain Fire Coordinating Group (WMFCG) convened to assess current forest conditions and weather patterns throughout the region. The members voted to recommend the enactment of Stage 1 fire restrictions in the unincorporated areas of Apache and Navajo Counties on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. Several other agencies, including the USFS Apache-Sitgreaves Forests, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, and select municipalities, will also implement similar restrictions.

While the restrictions are largely consistent across the region, some variations may apply depending on the jurisdiction. These restrictions apply to all individuals, including full-time residents, part-time residents, and visitors, therefore it is up to each individual to know the rules. Information and updates can be found under the Fire Restriction tab at www.311info.net.

Under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions The following acts are prohibited until further notice:
1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire (unless noted in the exemptions below).
2. Smoking outside of designated areas.
3. Use of any and all fireworks.
4. Use of explosive targets.
5. Use of tracer round ammunition.

Exemptions:
*An exemption does not absolve an individual or organization from liability or responsibility for any fire started by the exempted activity.

During Stage 1, the following acts are prohibited at all times unless an exemption is listed:

1. Igniting, building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire fueled by combustible materials
such as wood, charcoal, briquettes, and/or coal.

Exemption: Fires fueled by combustible materials, such as wood, wood pellet smokers, charcoal, briquette, and/or coal, used only for the cooking of food or for providing warmth for human beings or for recreational purposes (campfires and charcoal fires) must be in Developed Site, as defined above.

Exemption: Use of the following items are permitted: propane fire rings, pellet stoves/smokers/grills that have UL or FM approval and are a contained unit. A person of appropriate age must always maintain a presence when in operation.

2. Smoking outdoors.

Exemption: Smoking within an enclosed vehicle is allowed. Smoking may also be allowed in or on porches, carports, garages, parking lots and other areas or properties which are cleared of all combustible materials so long as the smoking does not create a substantial risk of fire. All smoking materials must be and properly extinguished and disposed of in an appropriate manner. At no time is it allowed to discard lit cigarettes, cigars, or other smoking materials from a vehicle, or from ones’ possession in a public place. ARS 13-1603.a.1

3. Use of all consumer fireworks.

Exemption: None

4. Use of explosive targets, tracer rounds, and/or incendiary ammunition.

Exemption: None

Additional Exemptions During Stage 1:
a) Persons obtaining a written “Special Use Permit” from the “Authority Having Jurisdiction” that specifically authorizes the otherwise prohibited act.
b) Emergency repair of public utilities and railroads as per attached conditions.
c) Any Federal, State, or local officer or member of an organized rescue or firefighting
force in the performance of an official duty.
d) Other exemptions unique to each “Authority Having Jurisdiction”.

** An exemption does not absolve an individual or organization from liability or responsibility for any fire started by the exempted activity. A person who commits an act in violation of this chapter that results in an appropriate emergency response or investigation and who is convicted of the violation may be liable for the expenses that are incurred incident to the emergency response and the investigation of the commission of the offense in accordance with Arizona Revised Statute 13-1709; Emergency response and investigation costs; civil liability.
“A little caution can go a long way so let’s all work together to prevent wildfires and protect our community,” said Catrina Jenkins, Navajo County Emergency Manager. This includes creating defensible space on your property, hardening your home, gathering your important documents and placing them in one grab and go container, such as your Go Kit, or having them stored on a password protected flash drive or in the Cloud.

Assistance from emergency personnel may not always be immediately available during a disaster, therefore it is critical for all residents, especially seniors and those with disabilities, to have a plan in place for protecting themselves, their families, and their pets.

For more information, please visit https://www.ready.gov/

“One less spark, means one less wildfire!”
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Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ (2/5/2026) – The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management continues to take advantage of favorable weather conditions to conduct a prescribed burn project in Navajo County starting on Tuesday, February 10.

The 54-acre Mullen Mountain pile burn, located approximately 4 miles east of Pinetop-Lakeside and near State Route 260, will treat more than 200 mixed Conifer and Juniper piles generated from previous fuels reduction work in the area. Project managers designed the project to reduce hazardous fuels to lower the wildfire risk to nearby communities, reintroduce nutrients to the soil, and improve forest health. Pile burning is a more efficient way to reduce the leftover debris, and through hand ignitions, project managers expect 80-90% pile consumption.

The project should take two days to complete with firing operations starting the morning of February 10. Residents within the vicinity of the project work may experience some smoke impacts, but favorable winds are expected to lift and disperse the smoke, reducing heavy smoke impacts to populated areas and roads. Overnight, smoke may settle into the lower areas.

All burns are weather dependent and must have approval by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) prior to work starting. DFFM works closely with ADEQ to provide for safe burning conditions and minimal smoke impacts
to the public.

For more information, contact Tiffany Davila at 602-540-1036 or by email at tdavila@dffm.az.gov

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