Fire personnel on the Springerville Ranger District respond to the Carnero Fire
Crews working to suppress a fire 7 miles west of Springerville Arizona

SPRINGERVILLE, AZ – July 26, 2023 – Fire personnel are working to extinguish the Carnero Fire on the Springerville Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests.
The Carnero Fire is located about 7 miles west of Springerville north of State Route 260 between Forest Service Road (FSR) 118/ County Road 1325 and Forest Service Road 558. Fire size is estimated at 200 acres. The lightning-caused fire was first observed on July 26, 2023, and is spreading at a moderate rate in grass and pine. Four suppression crews, 2 engines, 1 dozer, and 2 helicopters are assigned to the incident. Air tankers are being ordered as needed.

Smoke is expected to be visible in the area as this fire continues to burn. Air quality information is available at https://www.airnow.gov/

Further information will be provided as it becomes available. Visit the A-S National Forests website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/asnf and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/apachesitgreavesnfs