The Springerville Ranger District on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests is planning to conduct prescribed fire operations April 21, 2017. The district plans to burn approximately 350 acres of the Aspen Meadows Unit, just North of Hall Ranch, off of Forest Service Road 117A and County Road 1325. Personnel will remain on scene monitoring the burn throughout the weekend as needed.

Ignitions will occur throughout the morning to minimize the adverse effects of smoke on the local communities. Smoke will be visible from Round Valley, Arizona State Highway 260, U.S. Highway60 and along Forest Road 117. Motorists are advised to drive safely when approaching areas where prescribed fire activities may limit visibility and hinder fire personnel operations.

If you have questions or concerns contact the Springerville Ranger District at 928-333-6200 or visit the ASNFs website at: www.fs.usda.gov/asnf

The Alpine Ranger District on the Apache Sitgreaves National Forests is planning to conduct prescribed fire operations Tuesday, April 18, 2017. The district plans to burn approximately 100 acres of the Nutri 2 Unit, one mile south of Nutrioso and three miles west of Alpine.

Smoke will be visible from the communities of Alpine and Nutrioso, and from U.S. Highway 180/191. Motorists are advised to drive safely when approaching areas where prescribed fire activities may limit visibility and hinder fire personnel operations.

April 12, 2017 10:00 –

Location:
 Lakeside Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
 Navajo County, Arizona
 Southeast side of Show Low Lake in Show Low, AZ

Start Date: Reported April 11, 2017 at 10:02 am
Size: Approximately 4 acres Percent contained: 50%
Cause: Human Caused – Under investigation Personnel Assigned: 30
Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and juniper with a grass understory Growth Potential: Low

Summary: Fire personnel from the Forest Service and Timber Mesa Fire responded to a fire east of Show Low Lake at approximately 10:00 yesterday morning. Today fire crews will continue to mop up fire area until fire is extinguished. There will be pockets of heavy fuels inside the fire line that are still burning which will produce light smoke in the area. Smoke will be visible from Show Low Lake. Fire managers request the public stay clear of the area to allow fire crews to continue to work.

Structures Threatened: None
Resources Assigned: 2 Engines from Lakeside Ranger District, 1 Engine from Springerville Ranger District, Wolf Mountain Hand Crew and miscellaneous fire personnel.
Know Before You Go:
o Northeastern Arizona Public Information System: https://311info.net/ or call 311 or 928.333.3412
o Arizona Fire Restrictions: http://firerestrictions.us/az/
o Fire Restrictions and Red Flag Alerts: http://wildlandfire.az.gov/
o Wildfires Near Me: http://www.wildfiresnearme.wfmrda.com/