*****6/21/16 at 11:46 am****

This evenings meeting’s location has been changed to the LDS Stake Center, 1401 W. Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, AZ. The meeting time is 5:30 pm

Official Fire update *****6/21/16 at 11:34 am******

The fire grew an additional 10,138 acres due to extremely hot weather and dry conditions and is now at 35.500 acres with 20% containment.

The current perimeter of the fire extends directly south and east of Highway 60 across the Gila County/Navajo County boundary. The eastern edge of the fire has crossed over the Cedar Creek drainage. The southern perimeter is still approximately 1 1⁄2 miles north of Hwy 73, and approximately 2 miles north of the Cedar Creek community, burning in sparse vegetation. Crews continue to work on the south end of the fire to prevent further growth.

The north sector remains fairly quiet. Burnout operations were conducted at strategic locations on the western side and along reservation road 33 in the Middle Cedar Creek drainage. The 2015 Playground Fire scar on the eastern side of the fire is being utilized as a fuel break.

Fire activity may lessen slightly today as the temperatures lower and humidity rises slightly. There is a 30% chance of thunderstorms, but temperatures in the area are still 3-5 degrees above average. Winds are predominately from the south.

While subtropical moisture from the south will have a cooling, moderating effect on fire behavior, there is a chance it could produce gusty, erratic winds of up to 15 mph in the afternoon. There are isolated islands of unburned vegetation within the fire perimeter that may become active today.

Last night, the Navopache Electric Co-Op de-energized the power lines to Cibecue, Cedar Creek, and Carrizo to protect firefighters as they conducted burnout operations around power lines. Power lines were re-energized at approximately 11:30 p.m.
The Community of Cedar Creek remains under pre-evacuation notice. There are no orders at this time. If an evacuation notice is given, Cedar Creek would be evacuated to Round Valley Middle school in Eagar via Highway 73. Community members that choose to leave the area now can go to either Holbrook High School at 455 N 8th Ave., Holbrook or to the Round Valley Middle School 126 W. 2nd ST., Eagar, with their small animals. Livestock may be taken to Round Valley Rodeo Grounds, the Holbrook Fairgrounds, and the Taylor Rodeo Complex.

The community is invited to hear directly from Incident Management leadership at a community meeting scheduled to take place today. The meeting will be at:
· 5:30pm, LDS Stake Center, 1401 W. Deuce of Clubs. Show Low, AZ
Citizens wishing to attend the meeting should check the Show Low city website at http://showlowaz.gov/ to verify the location of the meeting.

We remain under pre-evacuation orders at this time.

6/20/16 17:30 – Due to previously scheduled maintenance to the Snowflake High School gymnasium the temporary shelter will be relocated to the Holbrook High School cafeteria. The American Red Cross will continue to manage the shelter with the support of The Salvation Army. In addition the small animal shelter will also be relocated.

Please note that we still have the following areas on PRE-evacuation alert: McNary, Hon-dah, Pinetop, Lakeside, Show Low and Cedar Creek.

Ready Navajo County is a great tool for us to alert you if there is an emergency. Not just a wildfire, but winter storms, hazardous materials spills and more. To sign up go to https://member.everbridge.net/index/453003085612436#/login.

Finally we would remind everyone that we are still in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. The following are prohibited during Stage 1 restrictions:

1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire unless noted in the exemptions below.
2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
3. Use of any and all fireworks.
4. Use of explosive targets.
5. Use of tracer round ammunition.