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2017 Boundary Fire Kendrick Area Trails Closed 180 closed

Last post by toddak « Jul 22 2017 8:05 pm
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by hikeaz » Jun 08 2017 4:40 pm

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The closure includes all Kendrick Mountain trails, Slate Mountain, Kendrick Park Watchable Wildlife Area, and Crowley Pit.
As of 6/9, US 180 remains...

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According to the FS closure order, all trails are closed until July 30 (unless the order is rescinded earlier). If/when the area does re-open, I...

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Jul 22 2017 8:05 pm
2017 Spud Rock Fire (Rincon Mtns)

Last post by joebartels « Jul 20 2017 1:12 pm
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by SkyIslandHiker » Jul 20 2017 12:43 pm

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The small size of this fire makes it hardly worth mentioning except that it is burning on Mica Mountain in Saguaro National Park, a popular...

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FYI to all...
Specific Fire topics like this one are limited to general information, observations, road/area closings/re-openings and the like.

If...

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Jul 20 2017 1:12 pm
Stage II Fire Restrictions - Southern Arizona agencies

Last post by SkyIslandHiker « Jul 19 2017 3:33 pm
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by SkyIslandHiker » Jun 28 2017 8:17 pm

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Dry Conditions Trigger Increased Fire Restrictions in Southeastern Arizona

Tucson, Ariz. (June 23, 2017) --- Effective Monday, June...

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News Release from the Coronado National Forest:

Arrival of Monsoon Signals Easing of Fire Restrictions in Southeast Arizona

Tucson,...

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Jul 19 2017 3:33 pm
2017 Frye Fire

Last post by joebartels « Jul 16 2017 5:00 pm
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Attachment(s) by cactuscat » Jun 07 2017 7:18 pm

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Brand new fire going on Mt. Graham ... I assume it was started by lightning from the storm that passed through. It's not on Inciweb yet. I can see it...

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Mount Graham Partially Reopened
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Jul 16 2017 5:00 pm
SR 69 closed from SR 169 to I-17 due to Goodwin Fire (smoke)

Last post by Alston_Neal « Jul 15 2017 3:32 pm
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Attachment(s) by hikeaz » Jun 27 2017 2:50 pm

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SR 69 closed both ways from SR 169 to I-17 due to Goodwin Fire (smoke).

Note: Editorial comments, conjecture and supposition WELCOME in this...

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There was a fire through there, maybe 15/20 years ago. It burned fast though, so the saguaros made it. This last one had more fuel from our winter...
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Jul 15 2017 3:32 pm
2017 Burro Fire (Santa Catalina Mtns)

Last post by SkyIslandHiker « Jul 13 2017 7:48 pm
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by SkyIslandHiker » Jul 02 2017 9:14 pm

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Local news media is reporting that the Burro Fire has resulted in the evacuation of Mt. Lemmon below the Palisades Visitor Center and has closed the...

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Since then it looks like Guthrie has burned.
And it sounds like the Green Mountain Trail has burned too according to this excerpt from the Burro...

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Jul 13 2017 7:48 pm
Brooklyn Fire - Tonto NF - Agua Fria NM

Last post by t_d_singletree « Jul 09 2017 12:14 pm
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by t_d_singletree » Jul 08 2017 8:46 pm

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Last update reports 22,000 acres burned. Unknown origin but presumed to be lightning-caused. No closures or evacuations as of yet.

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8:30 am inciweb update summary: containment is now being managed as a complex to include the lightning-caused Bull and Cedar Fires. Burned area now...

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Jul 09 2017 12:14 pm
2002 Rodeo-Chediski Fire aka "The Monster"

Last post by SkyIslandHiker « Jul 07 2017 5:58 pm
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by SkyIslandHiker » Jun 18 2017 6:46 pm

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A look back at the Rodeo-Chediski Fire in this weekend's White Mountain Independent:

An interesting tidbit from the article:

“The one thing...

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I was perusing "Catastrophe: A Forest in Flames" which was recently published by the White Mountain Independent and Payson Roundup...

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Jul 07 2017 5:58 pm
Fire on Mt. Wrightson (Santa Rita Mtns)

Last post by SkyIslandHiker « Jul 04 2017 7:31 pm
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by SkyIslandHiker » Jul 02 2017 9:27 pm

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This one has not yet made the local media (nor InciWeb) who are pre-occupied with the Burro Fire. Several hiking friends reported seeing a smoke...

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I hiked to the summit this morning. Other can a couple fire trucks in the parking lot and the sounds of chainsaws near Bellows Spring, you would...

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Jul 04 2017 7:31 pm
Fire in the Peaks

Last post by fan3992 « Jun 29 2017 1:23 pm
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by flagscott » Jun 29 2017 8:39 am

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Coconino NF twitter tells me there''s a fire at what most of us call Doyle Saddle (maps call it Freemont) in the Peaks. There haven't been any...

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I was very careful when I was camping there and cooked my meal on a big flat rock. and told the two young guys came camping in the night there is no...

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Jun 29 2017 1:23 pm
Stage II fire restrictions - Coconino NF

Last post by HAZardous « Jun 28 2017 1:20 pm
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by flagscott » Jun 21 2017 11:51 am

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Stage II fire restrictions begin on Thursday, June 22 in the entire Coconino NF. That means no campfires anywhere, including developed sites, no...

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I can't say I've read any accounts of modern vehicles or trailers starting fires while driving or parking for the purpose of camping near a forest...

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Jun 28 2017 1:20 pm
2017 Encino Fire (Coronado NF)

Last post by RedRoxx44 « Jun 21 2017 6:23 pm
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by SkyIslandHiker » Jun 21 2017 11:56 am

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The grasslands between the Santa Rita and Whetstone Mountains have really been taking a beating this fire season. There was the 47,000 acre Sawmill...

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Local news tonite said 5 homes had burned near Sonoita.

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Jun 21 2017 6:23 pm
Post Whitewater Baldy Fire Gila Wilderness NM

Last post by PrestonSands « Jun 20 2017 7:50 pm
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by RedRoxx44 » Jun 16 2017 11:17 am

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Interesting short video of rescue efforts for some of the native fish in the streams post Whitewater Baldy Fire. Those of us who know the area will...

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@RedRoxx44 I look forward to seeing your photos and hearing a report on your visit to Redstone and the Hummingbird Spring area. I'm hoping aspens are...

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Jun 20 2017 7:50 pm
2017 Highline Fire

Last post by ljcygnet « Jun 20 2017 5:38 pm
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Attachment(s) by Grasshopper » Jun 13 2017 9:44 am

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2017 Highline Fire-->
(InciWeb Updates)

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For anyone interested in the Highline Trail, it appears it was impacted from somewhere a bit west of Bonita Creek to the west side of Myrtle Point....

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Jun 20 2017 5:38 pm
2017 Lizard Fire (Dragoon Mtns)

Last post by SkyIslandHiker « Jun 18 2017 6:25 pm
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by SkyIslandHiker » Jun 08 2017 6:40 pm

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The Lizard Fire, last reported at 3,500 acres, has Cochise Stronghold in the Dragoons under a pre-evacuation notice. However a 3pm Wildfire Update...

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From today's Final Wildfire Update from the Coronado National Forest:

Closures: A temporary closure is in effect to protect public safety and allow...

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Jun 18 2017 6:25 pm
2017 Bear Fire - Mogollon Rim

Last post by Grasshopper « Jun 14 2017 11:12 am
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Attachment(s) by Nighthiker » Jun 06 2017 5:22 pm

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Bear fire today along the Rim top above Washington Park IMG_0179.JPG . Photograph taken from the Payson airport at apx. 3pm.

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Mapped area for Bear Fire - Mogollon Rim as of ~6pm on 6/13/17:
PIO_Public_Land_36X48_20170613_Highline_AZ-TNF-000780.pdf

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Jun 14 2017 11:12 am
2017 Rucker Fire (Chiricahua Mountains)

Last post by SkyIslandHiker « Jun 13 2017 8:13 pm
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by jonathanpatt » Jun 10 2017 5:58 pm

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This hasn't made it onto InciWeb, but as of 10 AM this morning was at 117 acres and I've been seeing smoke plumes intermittently for the past few...

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Trails have re-opened according to this morning's Wildfire Update from the Coronado National Forest:

Closures: A temporary closure is in effect to...

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Jun 13 2017 8:13 pm
Stage I Fire Restrictions: entire Kaibab and Coconino NFs

Last post by chumley « Jun 13 2017 11:56 am
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by flagscott » Jun 13 2017 10:40 am

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Stage 1 restrictions begin Thursday June 15 at 8am on the entire Coconino and Kaibab NFs.

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I think that all of the fires that started on the Coconino so far were lightning-caused (at least according to USFS)
I believe that is correct. And...

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Jun 13 2017 11:56 am
2017 Fire Season

Last post by Nighthiker « Jun 12 2017 6:01 pm
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Attachment(s) by Nighthiker » Apr 21 2017 8:22 pm

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Taken today at the entrance to the Ponderosa Campground East of Payson. Was advised it was a controlled burn on the Black Mesa Ranger District....

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Today at 5:pm.

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Jun 12 2017 6:01 pm
2017 Smith Fire

Last post by AZHiker456 « Jun 11 2017 11:17 am
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by SkyIslandHiker » Jun 08 2017 12:26 pm

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Dry lightning during yesterday's monsoon tease sparked a rash of wildfires in Southern Arizona. Four have made it to Inciweb. The 1,800 acre Smith...

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Oops, I just saw the title of this... mods, please re-direct if needed... that account I just posted was for the Mustang Fire not the Smith Fire]......

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Jun 11 2017 11:17 am

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