**** Update **** Power Outage in Holbrook

4/20/17 6:45 pm APS has informed Navajo County Emergency Management that power has been restored. If you are still without power in the Holbrook area please contact APS at 855-688-2437 (Residential) or 602-371-6767 (Business).

 

4/20/17 5:45pm – APS has informed Navajo County Emergency Management of the following update regarding the power outage in Holbrook.

estimated customers impacted:2625
estimated restoration time: 4/20/2017 10:00 pm
date & time off: 4/20/2017 4:09 pm
cause: Service interruption to a major power line
comments: Troubleman en route
boundary: Petrified Forest Rd. to Heber Rd. and Express Dr. to Petrified Forest Rd.

As more updates are received we will be sharing those details.

Prescribed burning planned on Springerville Ranger District

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

 

Prescribed burning planned on Alpine Ranger District

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.