6/16/16 5:00 pm – Members of various response agencies gave a briefing at tonight’s press conference. The Type 1 incident management team took over command of the fire today and will continue the hard work and efforts of the responders already on scene.

The winds today did not negatively impact the fire as previously anticipated which allowed for crews to hold lines. Air assets will continue to aid in battling this fire until 1900. Law enforcement agencies from all over Navajo, Apache and Coconino County as well the state have responded to this incident to aid with protection of our communities, securing roads and thoroughfares and being ready to conduct evacuation operations if necessary. Winds are not predicted to be as severe tomorrow, this however could increase smoke impacts in the area.

6/16/16 2:45pm – The Cedar Creek Fire lines are holding. The wind was not as big of a problem as originally anticipated. Air assets will be continuing their response and attacks until 1900 tonight.

6/16/16 2:00 – We have received several calls that the 311 phone line is not working. The  Frontier phone lines are being overwhelmed with calls and that is causing it to become overwhelmed. We understand that you want the latest information and we are working with law enforcement and fire officials to obtain an update. We hope to bring you new information as soon as possible.