6/27/14 2:22 – Evacuations have started for Carlock Ranch and Section 11. No other evacuations at this time.
Evacuations for Carlock Ranch and Section 11
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San Juan Temporary Closure Order
6/27/14 1300 – The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest has issued a temporary closure order to protect public health and safety during fire suppression and rehabilitaion for all National Forest System lands, roads and trails within the boundaries described below:
Beginning at Forest Road (FR) 283 at its intersection with Apache County Road 3144 east along the southern side on CR 3144 to the Forest Boundary; East along the Forest Boundary to FR 177; South along the eastern side of FR117 to Arizona State Route 260; West along SR260 to the Forest Boundary; West along the Forest Boundary to FR 271; North along FR 217 to FR 283; North along FR 283 to the intersection of CR3144. This closure includes restriction of access to FR 117 due to large numbers of fire supppression equipment utilizing this road.
This order will remain in effect until the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest rescinds it. Any violation of this prohibition is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 for individuals and $10,000.00 for organizations and/or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months.
San Juan Fire Road Closure Information for 6/27/14
6/27/14 11:00 The following roads are closed to traffic at this time. Forest Service Road 224 at the FS Rd 267 junction, Apache County Road 3140 at the Carlock Ranch junction, Forest Service Road 117 at US 60, Forest Service road 117 at Highway 260, Forest Service Road 117 at Forest Service Road 61, Apache County Road 3140 at Apache County Road3261. Please avoid travel on these roads and areas so that firefighters and crews can access the fire without delay.
Round Valley Middle School is ready as a reception center at this time, located at 126 W. Second St, Eagar. At this time the 311 lines have been converted to a call center which will give callers accurate information regarding the fire.
A Type 2 Incident Management team lead by Matt Reidy will take over at 1800 this evening. The fire is believed to be 1500 acres as of the briefing this morning.