Poco Fire Update

The Poco Fire located 6 miles northeast of Young is now at 8,100 acres and 15% contained. Smoke from this fire is visible in areas across Navajo County including Heber-Overgaard, Show Low, Pinetop-Lakeside as well as Holbrook and Winslow. Apache County cities and towns are also experiencing heavy smoke from this fire. There is a community meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the Mogollon High School Gymnasium.

Poco Fire Update

The Poco Fire has grown to 3,700 acres with 15% containment since it was reported June 14, 2012. There are now over 700 personnel working on this fire with crews are here from Arizona, California, Idaho, Utah, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Montana. Efforts continue in protection of the APS powerlines that run through the area. Smoke is visible in areas of Apache and Navajo Counties. ADEQ is monitoring the air quality and has brought a a portable particulate monitor for Heber-Overgaard.