7/27/18 – The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Cedar Creek. go near the creek! Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
Heavy rainfall over the Cedar fire scar will likely trigger life threatening flash floods in and downstream of the fire area.
Residences in the community of Cedar Creek may be affected by high water and debris. Some roadways will be inundated or washed out. Move to higher ground immediately. Areas impacted by this warning include but are not limited to Carrizo, the Cedar Creek community, Long Tom Canyon, and Cedar Canyon.

The lightning ignited #RanchFire was discovered Tuesday afternoon (7/24) in a remote area near the north boundary of the Black Mesa Ranger District. Fire crews are on scene and additional crews are on order. There are currently no immediate values at risk. Smoke from this fire is visible from Heber-Overgaard.

As of 1500 hours today, July 16,2018, all Fire Restrictions in the unincorporated areas of Apache County, Navajo County (as well as Cities of Winslow, Show Low and Town of Pinetop-Lakeside) and the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest will be rescinded. Arizona State Trust Lands will be rescinded tomorrow at 0800 hours.

The municipalities and tribal jurisdictions may vary in their restrictions so encourage people to check with their local jurisdictions.

Please remember to use our forests wisely and responsibly. No fire should ever be left unattended and all campfires MUST be extinguished completely!!!

#KnowBeforeYouGo!