JC Fire
June 28, 2017
8:00 AM
Fire Summary: The JC fire was reported on Tuesday, June 25 around 6:10 pm, burning in mixed-conifer forests (spruce and fir) at 9,500 feet in elevation in a remote area of the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. The fire is about 12 miles northeast of Whiteriver, Arizona just southeast of Christmas Tree Lake and was approximately ½ acre. The fire was caused by a lightning strike. The fire was active with flame lengths of 2 to 3 feet with single tree torching yesterday evening. There is a large dead and down slash component within the fire area.
The strategy for this fire is full suppression. Values at risk include cultural and natural resources, recreation areas, watershed and wildlife. The Mount Baldy Wilderness is about 2 miles east of the JC Fire.
Fire resources were not able to reach the fire yesterday evening. Several resources were ordered for the fire: a type 1 helicopter, 2 Type 6 Engines, Fort Apache #1 Type 2IA Crew, a Type 1 Crew, 2 Dozers, Cibecue Fuels, 1 water tender and a type 3 helicopter. Today, firefighters will work on removing dead and down trees from a old road to get access to the fire. The helicopter will begin bucket work as early as possible while the firefighters make their way into the fire.
The public is asked to limit their travel on the R26 road for firefighter and public safety.

6/28/17 A Red Flag Warning has been issued for N AZ from 11am to 8pm today!

‪AVOID ALL BURNING ACTIVITIES‬!

June 17, 2017 Update

Fire Facts

Fire Activity: Yesterday about 1:00 P.M.  six road side fires were detected along Highway 73 above the LandFill near Cedar Creek.  All fires joined together and consumed 506 acres.   Air support was successful in slowing the progression of the fire and created a slurry line along the west flank of the fire.  Today, fire personnel will work on securing the fire line and air support will conduct water drops to cool the fire edges. The Dozers will also work on the eastern flank of the fire to tie into the north flank of the fire.  Today will be a critical day for firefighters as the hot and dry temperatures will test the fire lines.

Weather:  Hot temperatures and high Haines indices are expected for the next several days.

Road Closures: Highway 73 from Canyon Day to Carrizo Junction is closed until further noticed.

Pre-evacuation Notification: A pre-evacuation notification for the residents of Cedar Creek is still in effect.  This means that Residents need to be on stand-by in the event an evacuation is ordered. Residents are allowed back into Cedar Creek from Carrizo Junction.  Residents should not drive around the community of Cedar Creek and should remain at their homes.

Safety:  A drone was detected last night on the R-14 fire.  If a drone is flying, all aviation operations will have to shut down. This poses a threat to aviation resources and firefighters as well as the public.  Flying a drone near a wildfire is illegal.