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Watch Fire: 2,162 acres 

Start Date: July 10, 2024

Cause: Human Caused, Under Investigation

Fuels:  Cottonwood, Brush, Understory

Containment:  100%

Resources: 127

Location: 7 Mile and Peridot Districts, San Carlos Reservation 

Central West Zone Type Three IMT To Command Watch Fire

Highlight: The Central West Zone Type Three Incident Management Team will assume command of the Watch Fire on Saturday. The team will begin shadowing Southwest Area Complex Incident Management Team Two beginning today.

Overview: Unburned materials within the Watch Fire perimeter will continue to smoke as fuels are consumed. There is no threat to containment and crews will continue to monitor the fire. Resources assigned to the Watch Fire responded to a new fire near Cutter Airport. The fire was quickly extinguished and is believed to have been the result of lightning. Crews are available to respond to any additional new starts today.

Although the Watch Fire is 100 percent contained, weather conditions are contributing to high fire danger. Residents should always be “READY” to evacuate in the event of emergencies. Information regarding what to pack in a “go bag” and how to prepare for evacuations can be found in the Fire Evacuation Check List info sheet linked below. 

Weather: Yesterday saw some rain on the Watch Fire. Today will bring a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with temperatures around 102 degrees. 

Reminder: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions remain in place on the San Carlos Apache Reservation. No burn permits will be issued at this time. For more information call Fire Prevention (928) 475-2326 Ext: 352, 321 or (928) 961-0515 or email wsteele@forestry.scat-nsn.gov

Evacuations: All areas of San Carlos remain under “READY” status. For more information, call the San Carlos Apache Tribe Emergency Response Commission at 928-475-2008 or  visit (TERC) or the San Carlos Police Department Facebook

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