Foote Fire Update

Sunday, June 16, 2023

Location of Origin: 12 miles south of Alpine
Size: 260 acres
Start Date: June 14, 2024                                                                                           Percent Contained: 0
Cause: Lightning/Natural                                                                                           Fuels: Timber, brush, and grass
Personnel: 37      
Resources Assigned: 1 Crew, 1 Helicopter  

Operations: Firefighters are currently on scene monitoring. Additional resources have been ordered and are enroute. The Foote fire is currently moving around through ground fuels and making uphill runs when encountering slope. Currently no values are at risk. The public is advised to drive with caution on Forest Road 567 and Highway 191 where fire personnel and vehicles are present. More information will be released as it becomes available.

Weather: Today’s forecast calls for sunny skies with a high of 85 degrees, light and variable winds becoming southwest 8 – 13 mph and gusts as high as 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=87925

Smoke: Communities of Alpine and Blue might be affected by smoke, Go to fire.airnow.gov/ to see the latest smoke conditions in your community. Smoke may be visible from the surrounding communities.

Evacuations: None at this time

Official fire information can be found on these sites:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apachesitgreavesnfs
• Apache-Sitgreaves website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/asnf

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