6/2/17 10:15 –

Slim Fire: located 5-6 miles N of Forest Lakes in Coconino County
Size: 15 acres
Cause: appears to be Lightning
The fire is located in Slim Jim Canyon and is not accessible for fire fighters at this time.

The fire is not a threat to the community of Forest Lakes or private properties within the Forest boundary.

A local Type 3 Incident Command Team is expected to arrive today.

5/15/17 8:00 AM – The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for northeastern Arizona for today. Winds out of the southwest will range from 25 to 35 MPH with gusts up to 45 MPH with relative humidity 10-15%. The Red Flag Warning will be in effect from 11 am until 7 pm this evening.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring or are imminent. A combination of strong winds and low relative humidities can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

5/12/17 6:00 – Show Low Police have advised that Mr. Begay has been located safe and sound. Thank you for any and all assistance!

5/12/17 3:30 – Show Low Police Department is requesting assistance in locating Curtis Begay. Curtis is a 50 year old native american male that is deaf and legally blind with an eye patch over his right eye. He was last seen at the Dollar Tree in Show Low and was wearing a dark colored shirt, grey or tan pants and a black beanie with red writing on it.

If you locate Mr. Begay please contact Show Low PD at (928)537-4365.