Whiteriver, Arizona – The Rock Creek Fire started on Friday, June 21, 2013 at approximately 9:00 a.m. along the East Fork/Rock Creek Drainage east of the Community of East Fork. The fire is approximately 10-12 acres and burning Mixed Conifer. Fire behavior is high and some spotting is occurring on the fire. Fire Crews and Air Attack are working on the fire and additional resources are being ordered. Resources on the fire include: Air Attack, 4 Type 6 Engines, and a Tribal Fuels Crew. The fire was human caused and is currently under investigation.

The Bootleg Fire started at approximately 2:00 pm.m today. The fire is about one-half acre in size and mainly burning pine needles. Two Type 6 Engines are working the fire and a dozer is being ordered. The fire is human caused.

The Bootleg and Rock Creek Fire is a reminder of how important it is to be careful with fire. It’s also a reminder of how dry the forest is and how any little spark can start a major wildfire. Remember that Stage Two Fire Restrictions are in effect on the Reservation.

A Red Flag Warning remains in effect today from 11:00 am this morning to 8:00 pm this evening for strong winds and low relative humidity. The affected area is from the Mogollon Rim northward to the Utah border. Winds are out of the southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 40 mph and humidity levels are 4 to 9%.

The Red Flag Warning means that Critical Fire Weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will create expolosive fire growth potential.

A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from 11 am this morning until 8 pm this evening for stron winds and low relative humidity. Southwest winds will blow again today with speeds of 15 to 25 mph and gusts up to 40 mph are forecast for Apache, Navajo, Coconino, northern Gila and Yavapai counties. A Red Flag Warning means that Critical Fire Weather Conditions are either occurring now or will be shortly.

A Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. A Fire Weather Watch means that Critical Fire Weather Conditions are possible.

Check back for updates on forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.