Graff Point Fire community meeting hosted in person and virtually by Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 6 on July 16, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

In person: Heritage Center Theatre
105 N 100 E, Cedar City, UT 84720
Doors open at 6:15 p.m.

Virtual: Zoom
https://tinyurl.com/GraffPointFireInfo

Summary Overall UNHEALTHY AQ with AQ ranging from HAZARDOUS to MODERATE. Forecast for Wednesday 7/10 -- expected air quality is UNHEALTHY. Details Smoke continuing. Best time of day likely is late afternoon. Morning Afternoon Evening Night Overal UNHEALTHY AQ with AQ ranging from HAZARDOUS to MODERATE. Forecast for Thursday 7/11 -- expected air quality is UNHEALTHY. Details Smoke continuing. Best time of day likely is early evening. Morning Afternoon Evening Night Overal UNHEALTHY AQ with AQ ranging from HAZARDOUS to MODERATE. Forecast for Extended period -- expected air quality is UNHEALTHY for SENSITIVE GROUPS. Details Smoke decreasing. Borderline USG and UNHEALTHY AQ for the daily average as daytime AQ is expected to improve due to transport winds shifting to the south by Friday

Marysvale Forecast Summary Overall USG AQ with AQ ranging from UNHEALTHY to MODERATE. Forecast for Thursday 7/11 -- expected air quality is UNHEALTHY for SENSITIVE GROUPS. Details Smoke continuing. Best time of day likely is early afternoon. Morning Afternoon Evening Night Overal USG AQ with AQ ranging from UNHEALTHY to MODERATE AQ. Forecast for Friday 7/12 -- expected air quality is UNHEALTHY for SENSITIVE GROUPS. Details Smoke decreasing. Best time of day likely is early afternoon. Morning Afternoon Evening Night Overal UNHEALTHY AQ with AQ ranging from HAZARDOUS to MODERATE. Forecast for Extended period -- expected air quality is MODERATE. Details Smoke decreasing. Transport winds wil carry the smoke towards the north during the day for GOOD AQ, but USG or UNHEALTHY AQ expected at night.

Silver King Fire Smoke Report - July 13, 2024

Special Statement EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. 

RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WIND.

Fire

The Silver King fire has consumed 16,745 acres with a growth of 1197 acres on Friday. Active fire behavior with short crown runs, running and creeping.

Smoke

Transport winds will be south to SW today which will result in areas to the south of the fire to have improved air quality while communities to the north of the fire from Marysvale to Salina to have decreased air quality. Convection this afternoon could produce outflow winds in any direction resulting in a rapid increase of smoke to USG AQ or higher levels for several hours in nearby valleys.

**Silver King Fire Smoke Report - July 14, 2024**

Special Statement 

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS

Fire 

The Silver King fire has consumed 17,542 acres with a growth of 797 acres on Saturday. Active fire behavior with short crown runs, running and creeping. Containment is now 7%.

Smoke

Transport winds will continue to be SW today which will result in areas south of the fire having improved air quality while communities to the north will continue to have decreased air quality. Convection this afternoon could produce outflow winds in any direction resulting in a rapid increase of smoke to USG AQ or higher levels for several hours in nearby valleys. Westerly downslope winds are possible tonight which could push AQ in Marysvale to VERY UNHEALTHY or worse. Smoke from other nearby fires may also adversely impact AQ in the general area.

Actions to take

Continue to limit your smoke exposure during periods of high smoke smoke concentration by staying indoors with windows closed and air conditioning on, if possible.

Dutch John, Utah, July 15, 2024  - Fire activity on the Speirs Fire was moderate on Sunday. Fire growth occurred primarily on the south and east side of the fire, crossing over Spruce Creek about a mile southeast of Speirs Peak. The size of the fire is now estimated at 700 acres. 

Scattered thundershowers overnight added additional moisture and continued to moderate fire activity. Monday’s weather conditions are anticipated to be mostly sunny, with clouds and scattered thunderstorms expected in the afternoon.

Suppression efforts on Sunday focused on the western portion of the fire, with crews working to keep the fire east of the Cart Creek drainage. Aerial resources including large air tankers, single engine air tankers and one helicopter were utilized to slow fire growth. 

Today, fire crews will be working direct to create line and extinguish fire spots. The fire is burning in steep and rugged terrain with minimal access. Aerial resources will continue to assist in suppression efforts, with a mix of helicopters and fixed wing air tankers.

The fire is zero percent contained with approximately 93 fire personnel assigned to the incident.

There are currently no evacuations, closures of campgrounds or developed recreation sites, or campfire restrictions in place. However, visitors and residents in the area are encouraged to remain observant. The fire situation is dynamic and may change quickly depending upon weather changes that influence fire behavior.

For more information, please contact Speirs Fire Information at 435-709-8209.

***EVACUATION STATUS UPDATE***

Effective July 15 at 1pm all Evacuation Orders will transition to Evacuation Warning status. Under evacuation warning, residents should be prepared to leave if conditions change.

-Residents are allowed into properties including temporary RV residents.

-Public campgrounds remain closed.

-Heavy fire traffic continues on all roads. Please stay on your property. Only travel if necessary to include to/from work, groceries, Dr. apts etc.

-All residents need to STAY AWAY from the fire at ALL times. Unauthorized individuals found off property or in fire area will be cited.

If you have additional questions call LCCSO Non-Emergency Line 406-447-8285

Buckhorn Fire Operational Update for Monday, July 15, 2024, provided by John McLaughlin, Plannings Operations Trainee for Southwest Area Incident Management Team 2.  Also available in Apache! As presented by Shelly Swift. 

Watch Fire and Buckhorn Fire weather and fire behavior update provided by Dan Pearson, Fire Behavior Analyst for Southwest Complex Incident Management Team 2.