7/12/18 – The White Mountain Fire Restrictions Working Group concluded that there will be no change in the restrictions for any jurisdictions throughout Apache or Navajo County at this time. Members of the White Mountain Fire Restrictions Working Group include both Navajo and Apache Counties, Apache-Sitgreaves Forest personnel, Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, the Bureau of Land Management and Fort Apache Agency in addition to representatives for local law enforcement and fire agencies.

While we have received some rain, officials were not satisfied with the amounts received to date being enough to mitigate the fire danger. In addition, resources and firefighters are working several lightning start fires each day and are kept extremely busy. The weather does play a large part in the decision officials are looking for continued wide-spread wetting rain. Finally, we look at upcoming events that would bring a large number of visitors to the region that might also impact response capabilities.

All of these factors are considered each week in order to make the most educated decision for the safety and well-being of our citizens and our communities. WMFRWG will continue to evaluate the data and information on a weekly basis and will advise when conditions are sufficient to change the restrictions throughout the entire region.

6/14/18 7:30 a.m. – At this time AT&T and Frontier are working to correct issues with the lines however, 911 lines at Navajo County, Apache County and Show Low Police Department are having intermittent issues.

If you have an emergency in Navajo County contact 928-536-7500.

If you have an emergency in Apache County, please go by the police department or call 928.245.0145, 333.4127 opt. 4, or 551.0525. This will be for both Springerville and Eagar.

6/9/18 8:00 a.m. – The National Weather Service has issued forecast information for today  and Sunday including more wind! Many areas of northern Arizona will be under Red Flag Warnings today and that area will increase on Sunday! Red Flag Warnings are issued with sustained winds combined with very low relative humidity combine to cause Critical Fire Weather. This means any fires that start will easily spread!

Fire restrictions remain in place throughout the entire region! These restrictions are in effect for visitors as well as residents and should not be taken lightly. Law enforcement will issue citations for violations. Make sure you know what is and is not allowed in your area as there are differences between Federal forest, State, County, Tribal and Cities/Towns restrictions. Check the “Fire Restrictions, Closures and Maps” tab on our home page to learn more!