6/20/15 – The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests (ASNFs) currently have no wildfires or prescribed burns to report. However, an influx of smoke is impacting the White Mountain area and is coming from other Arizona wildfires.

The 500 acre Buckelew prescribed burn conducted earlier this week by the Springerville Ranger District Fire Managers was successful and called contained mid-week. The status on Inciweb shows active, and will be updated.

There are currently nine active wildfires in Arizona and you can check out what wildfires are occurring across the U.S. as well as in Arizona by clicking the Inciweb link for more information: http://inciweblnwcg.gov/state/3/

Also check out the Northeastern Arizona Fire Information hotline by dialing 311 (on some cell providers) or 928-333-3412. This line is updated for Greenlee. Apache, and Navajo 9plus a small portion of Coconino) Counties. The fire information line is updated 24/7 by the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest Public Affairs staff as information is received. Fire information on the 311 website can be found at https://311info.net/ and is updated and maintained by Navajo and Apache Emergency Management Offices.

The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest has not implemented fire restrictions forest-wide. However, we hope you w8ill recreate responsibly and bring the necessary tools such as 10-plus gallons of water and a shovel to put out your fire. Also, pack out what you pack in, “Leave No Trace”. Please and thank you.

6/19/15 – Previously we posted about a prescribed burn for the Lakeside Ranger District in the Pinedale Estates area that was planned for this week. Forest Service Fire Managers have determined that the conditions for burning are not quite right so they will not be igniting that prescribed burn.

When Fire Managers determine the conditions are once again acceptable for burning we will post an update.

If your fire is too hot to touch, it is too hot to leave!

6/18/15 – Northeastern Arizona has enjoyed a particularly cooler spring with above normal precipitation this year. Many times our citizens and visitors might be under the impression that these conditions negate the dangers of wildfires which is simply not true. Everyone that visits the forests this time of year must remain just as vigilant as ever.

Remember:
* Never leave a campfire unattended, even for a few minutes!
* Make sure to extinguish all campfires completely! If it is too hot to touch, it is too hot to leave!!
* If you see smoke, report it!

Help us keep this a fire free year!!