JC Fire
June 28, 2017
8:00 AM
Fire Summary: The JC fire was reported on Tuesday, June 25 around 6:10 pm, burning in mixed-conifer forests (spruce and fir) at 9,500 feet in elevation in a remote area of the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. The fire is about 12 miles northeast of Whiteriver, Arizona just southeast of Christmas Tree Lake and was approximately ½ acre. The fire was caused by a lightning strike. The fire was active with flame lengths of 2 to 3 feet with single tree torching yesterday evening. There is a large dead and down slash component within the fire area.
The strategy for this fire is full suppression. Values at risk include cultural and natural resources, recreation areas, watershed and wildlife. The Mount Baldy Wilderness is about 2 miles east of the JC Fire.
Fire resources were not able to reach the fire yesterday evening. Several resources were ordered for the fire: a type 1 helicopter, 2 Type 6 Engines, Fort Apache #1 Type 2IA Crew, a Type 1 Crew, 2 Dozers, Cibecue Fuels, 1 water tender and a type 3 helicopter. Today, firefighters will work on removing dead and down trees from a old road to get access to the fire. The helicopter will begin bucket work as early as possible while the firefighters make their way into the fire.
The public is asked to limit their travel on the R26 road for firefighter and public safety.