The Pinal Fire which began on May 8th due to a lightening strike is a controlled burn which now covers over 1400 acres. It is being allowed to burn underbrush which has accumulated in the area for nearly 65 years since the last fire in 1952. Linda GrossWriter, photographer. …
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Updated: Pinal Fire at more than 700 acres
Globe area residents are warned to expect increased smoke from the Pinal Fire as it spreads through Ponderosa pine and conifer stringers. A Temporary Flight Restriction of 15 miles long by 7 miles wide has been placed over the Pinal Fire area encompassing Pioneer Campground, the 55-651 roads, and around …
Read More »Whitetail and Sawmill Fires – Email Update – June 20, 2015 16:28 PST
Whitetail and Sawmill Fires June 20, 2015 Incident Commander: Nate Barrett, and Brad Johnson, IC-Trainee Information Contact: Valerie Azure and Gabrielle Kenton—928-475-2326 8:00 am. to 5:30 pm. Start Date: June 20, 2015 Growth Potential: Fire activity is high in steep, rocky terrain. Size: Whitetail = 11,500+ acres Sawmill …
Read More »Tonto National Forest at “extreme” fire danger. Caution urged for the Fourth
Press Release: Tonto National Forest With fires raging in all parts of the West, it may go without saying that each of us heading into the Fourth of July weekend must be careful not to create sparks when the forests are this dry. “Extreme” fire danger is the highest level …
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