***UPDATE***
Barry was safely located at approximately 1315 hours. He was transported to the hospital by EMT’s as a precaution. Thanks to our local community and Sheriff’s Posse for the help and support in bringing Barry home.

Please be on the lookout for Barry Johnson in the Lakeside area.

Barry was last seen in the Rim Crest RV Park in the Wagon Wheel area wearing blue jeans, denim jacket and back tennis shoes. He was last seen around 630 this morning.

Barry has Alzheimer’s and should be wearing a helmet due to a recent concussion. Barry also has a broken hip so he should not be very mobile.

If you see Berry please call 911 or 928-524-4050. Thank you.

Lakeside, AZ, May 27, 2019 — The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest’s Lakeside Ranger District will be conducting a prescribed burn within the Bannon Unit. This area is part of the Timber Mesa/ Vernon Wildland Urban Interface project approved in 2012 just West of Ojo Bonito Estates along Apache County Road 3163.

This 84 acre unit will be burned between May 27 and June 2, 2019, depending on weather conditions. Smoke impacts are anticipated along US Highway 60 and the developments around Timber Knoll and the Ojo Bonito Estates and the Community of Vernon. In the interest of safety, forest visitors are reminded to use caution when traveling in the vicinity of prescribed burns as smoke may reduce visibility in the area.

Prescribed burning provides many benefits and is essential to maintaining healthy forest ecosystems. It provides habitat diversity, recycles plant nutrients into the soil and encourages new growth for a variety of plants used by wildlife and livestock. Prescribed burning of forest ground fuels also reduces the threat of large scale wildfire impacts. Crews will be on scene from ignition until there is no longer a threat of escape from the project boundaries. Prescribed fire operations are subject to cancelation due to unfavorable weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstance.

For questions or concerns please contact the Lakeside Ranger District at (928) 368-2100, or dial 311 to reach the Northeastern Arizona Public Information System. Also, check out our website at www.fs.usda.gov/asnf or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/apachesitgreavesnfs/.

Discovered: May 2, 2019 at 7:30 Location:
 Black Mesa Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests  Navajo County, Arizona
 Approximately 3 miles southwest of Heber Overgaard
Size: 5 acres
Percent Contained: 0%
Vegetation: Ponderosa Pine with heavy dead and down component Cause: Natural
Personnel Assigned: 40

The lightning ignited Hoyle Fire was discovered on Thursday Morning, May 2, 2019 south of Arizona State Highway 260 approximately 3 miles southwest of Heber, Arizona. The fire is burning in the rugged terrain of Hoyle Canyon within the 2002 Rodeo-Chediski fire scar. A fire perimeter utilizing existing roads and natural features has been established around the fire. While weather and fuel conditions remain favorable, fire managers will allow this fire to fulfill its natural role in the ecosystem to consume forest debris and return nutrients to the soil while actively keeping the fire within the established perimeter.

Smoke may be present within the community of Heber/Overgaard and along Highway 260 between Milepost 290 and 302. Motorists are advised to drive with caution within the fire area. Individuals sensitive to smoke can learn how to help protect their health by visiting the Navajo County Public Health Services District website at: http://www.navajocountyaz.gov/Departments/Public-Health-Services/Environmental-Health/Environmental-Quality

Know Before You Go:
o Northeastern Arizona Public Information System: https://311info.net/ or call 311 or 928.333.3412
o Fire Restrictions and Red Flag Alerts: http://wildlandfire.az.gov/
o Wildfires Near Me: http://www.wildfiresnearme.wfmrda.com/