The Rock Creek Fire is now 43% contained! There are still 317 people working on this fire including 7 hand crews. Eight engines, 1 heavy helicopter and 1 light helicopter are still being utilized on this fire. The cost to date of this human caused fire is $1,081,467. The winds yesterday tested the existing containment lines on the Rock Creek Fire and they held. Hand crews found smoldering in stump holes and duff and extinguished hot spots located close to the perimeter on the east side of the fire.

The R30 road remains closed at Eastfork on the south end and at Diamond Creek on the north end. Modified Fire Restrictions are in effect on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation as follows:
1. Building, maintaining, attending or using fire, campfire or charcoal-burning devices are prohibited during the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
2. Debris burning is prohibited until further notice.
3. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building.
4. Fireworks are always prohibited on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation.
5. Operating an internal combustion engine other than a motor vehicle in forest and woodland areas.
6. Welding or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame in forest and woodland areas.

While all areas of Arizona have enacted some fire restrictions there may be variances from area to area. Please check with the specific agency if you are planning on any activity  that may fall under restricitons. For Northeastern Arizona visit www.311info.net and for other areas nationwide visit www.firerestrictions.us.

The Eastern Arizona Incident Management Team is reporting 40% containment tonight. The team is still predicting full containment on Wednesday 6/26/13. There is heavy smoke probable in the lower areas tonight but it is not from the Rock Creek Fire it is from the Creek Fire northwest of Safford. The most recent report puts the Creek Fire at 5,800 acres and 30% contained.

As always we remind everyone to use extreme caution this time of user with extreme dry conditions and low humidity levels.

The Rock Creek Fire is still holding at 795 acres and no new growth overnight.  The containment is still set at 30% but is expected to have a significant change later this evening.  There have been no structures threatened and no injuries to date. Expected containment date is June 26th if all goes accordingly.

The Red Flag Warning for today is a significant concern for crews. Focus will be on stump holes where fuel continues to hold heat.

Residents and visitors in northern Arizona area are advised to be extremely careful today when they are involved in any activity that could cause a fire to start, particularly because of the Red Flag warning that will be in effect the majority of daylight hours.

Fire Restrictions are in place in all areas of Arizona. Please check with the local agencies to confirm what exactly is prohibited.