Campbell Fire 

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 

Location of Origin:Forest Service Road 8861 

Start Date: July 10, 2023      

Size: 1,416 acres 

Cause: Lightning/Natural       

Percent Contained: 48 

Personnel: 139                     

Fuels: Medium Logging Slash 

Resources Assigned: 2 Crews, 6 Engines, 2 Helicopters, 1 Dozers, 1 Water Tender 

Operations: Aweather system moved into the area of the fire yesterday afternoon, but no precipitation was received. Snags are smoldering within the interior of the fire and smoke is expected to continue as a result. Firefighters will work today to secure fire edges, mop up hot spots, and mitigating threats to containment lines.      

Weather: Today’s forecast calls for thunderstorm activity with a 60% chance of precipitation, temperatures in the upper 80s, and winds from 5 – 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.  

Restrictions: The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests are in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, learn more at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/asnf/alerts-notices/?aid=81123. 

Smoke: Go to fire.airnow.gov/ to see the latest smoke conditions in your community. Smoke may be visible from Hwy 191, especially at night. 

Official fire information can be found on these sites: 

• Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/azasf-campbell-fire  
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apachesitgreavesnfs  
• Apache-Sitgreaves website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/asnf