***1:54 PM Fire Update***
The latest information from the Incident Command on scene:
ROAD CLOSURE: HWY 191 will be closing in both directions.
Multiple agencies are on the scene and still working on the fire. – Alpine Village East is on GO! and citizens should evacuate immediately!
Due to a fire in Alpine, AZ, Alpine Village East and the surrounding area has been put on GO! Evacuate NOW!
Due to a fire in Alpine, AZ, Apache County Emergency Management and Apache County Sheriff’s Office has put a 1 mile radius of the fire on SET. This area is near the Alpine School. See the map below.
SET: BE ALERT – Know there is significant danger in your area.
• Residents should consider voluntarily relocating with family/friends outside the affected area. Residents should avoid close contact with those who are sick and should practice public health recommendations when relocating.
• Grab your emergency go kit.
• Keep in mind unique needs for your family or special equipment for pets and livestock.
• Stay aware of the latest news and information from public safety and public health officials.
• This might be the only notice you receive. Emergency services cannot guarantee they will be able to notify everyone if conditions rapidly deteriorate.
Be SET to GO.
