6/17/14 12:32 PM

Fire Activity: The DeHose Fire was detected late Monday evening. The fire is estimated to be about 40 acres and is located within the Rodeo-Chediski burn area about 4 miles east of Cibecue along Cibecue Ridge. Fire Crews are working on hand line and securing the flanks of the fire. Weather is a main concern as red flag conditions are in effect for the Fort Apache Indian Reservation with high winds and low relative humidity forecasted until 9:00 PM today.

Fire Facts
Date started: Monday, June 16, 2014
Number of personnel: Geronimo Type 2IA Crew, TSI Short Crew, Cibecue Fuels, Apache 1 Type 2 IA Crew,
Location: East of Cibecue in the old Rodeo Chediski Burn Area
Equipment: 4 Type 6 Engines
Cause: Unknown, under Investigation
Aircraft: 1 helicopter, Air Attack, 3 Heavys
Size: estimated at 40 acres
Structures threatened: Radio Tower
Percent contained: 0%
Injuries to date: none
Fuel Type: Pinyon/Juniper with grass understory with Ponderosa Pine Stringers