QUEMADO, NM, July 11, 2024 – The Lolo Fire is 412 acres with 39% containment along the southern perimeter. Tasks for this area will include patrols and maintaining control features where crews have completed mop-up work which included mitigating hazards and hotspots along the fire boundary. Primary source of fire activity will be on the north and east side as fire continues to back down to areas accessible for firefighters to engage it. Tasks being performed in this area include structure protection for private property north of the fire and reducing fuels along roads that may be used as containment features.

A small amount of moisture will move into the fire area over the next day or two, increasing the chances of storms and helping to maintain low- to moderate fire behavior. Minimum relative humidity (RH) levels will drop to between 20 to 25%, but temperatures are expected to cool. RH levels will rise by late afternoon, with winds and storms possibly affecting the fire area. Storm chances will continue into the weekend with increased storm chances expected on Sunday and continuing into early next week.

A variety of tactics will be used to contain the fire. This may include using hand line to eliminate fuels along planned perimeters, protection of range infrastructure, hand ignitions, and other suppression tactics as changing conditions require to protect values at risk and bring low- to moderate-intensity fire out to control features and establish containment. News releases will be provided every two days unless there are significant updates.

You can obtain updated information for the Lolo Fire on Inciweb at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/nmgnf-lolo-fire. Have you registered to receive emergency notifications from Catron County? If not, please take a moment to visit CodeRed to register for emergency alerts at https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/B4CA52DAB2AA

Smoke will be visible from Quemado, Quemado Lake Estates, Mangas, and Pie Town, and is likely to settle into low lying areas during overnight and early morning hours. When smoke impacts are present, New Mexico Department of Health recommends that smoke sensitive individuals should reduce physical activity and stay indoors with windows and doors closed. For those who are unable to avoid smoke exposure, use of a particulate respirator mask can help. Additional air quality information and health protection measures are posted online at NM-Tracking - Fires, Smoke and Health. Real-time mapping of smoke and other air quality impacts is available at https://fire.airnow.gov. For more information contact Maribeth Pecotte at 575-388-8211 or Maribeth.Pecotte@usda.gov.

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Pius Fire at 28% Containment

Daily Update July 12, 2024

Acres: 2,010

Start Date: 07/08/24

Location:  20 miles NE of Payson, AZ

Personnel: 335

Containment:   28%

Fuels: Timber

Resources:      2 Hotshot Crews, 2 IA Crews & 3 Type 2 Crews | 4 Engines | 2 Helicopters | 6 Water Tender | 

5 Dozers 

Highlights: Crews are continuing to work toward full suppression of the Pius Fire, which has reached 28% containment. Crews will take advantage of cooling temperatures and higher humidities over the coming days, while remaining aware of strong gusty winds that may be possible.

Fire Activity: Fire is creeping and smoldering in timber. No perimeter growth is expected. Fire crews and equipment will continue to reinforce the fire perimeter and are beginning mop up operations. Firefighters are staying engaged on the fire throughout two shifts that cover the extended burn period which allows for action to be taken when the conditions are right.

Weather: The fire area received thunderstorm coverage last night. Higher humidity and thunderstorms with potential for rain in and around the area are expected over the coming days. Temperatures will remain in the mid to upper 80s and gusty outflow winds are possible.

Smoke: The Pius Fire is not producing much smoke; however, residual smoke from wildfires throughout the Southwest may continue to settle in low-lying areas including the communities of Christopher Creek, Payson, Young, Forest Lakes, Heber-Overgaard, and Highway 260. For updates on smoke conditions in your local area visit www.fire.airnow.gov.

Closures/ Evacuations: The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office has issued notices for evacuations in the area. For the most current evacuation information, please visit the Coconino County Emergency Management website at https://www.coconino.az.gov/. 

The public is asked to use extreme caution when driving in the area to ensure the safety of the fire crews. Check for general forest conditions and any closures by contacting the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests at https://www.fs.usda.gov/asnf. 

More Information:

Fire Information: 928-216-3127                                                                    Email: 2024.pius@firenet.gov

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apachesitgreavesnfs                         

Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/azasf-pius-fire

Información Actual del Incendio Oak Ridge

Viernes 12 de Julio del 2024

Equipo de Manejo de Incidentes Tipo 3                                                                         

Pat Seekins, Comandante del Incidente

Ubicación: 3 millas al noroeste de Beulah, CO                           Tamaño: 1,310 acres     

Fecha de inicio: 22 de junio del 2024                                         Contención: 89%             

Causa: Relámpagos                                                                     Personal: 123

La contención del incendio Oak Ridge ha aumentado al 85%. El jueves, las cuadrillas con herramientas manuales se prepararon para astillar en el lado este del perímetro. Esto consistió en que los bomberos apartaran matorrales para ser más eficientes durante el proceso. Los drones que son un sistema de aeronaves no tripuladas (UAS) con detección infrarroja se siguen utilizando para detectar y mapear áreas de calor. Las cuadrillas también han estado removiendo cualquier material de señalización, junto con marcas y carteles en el área del incendio. Nuestro objetivo es dejar el área en las mejores condiciones posibles eliminando todo lo que se utilizó anteriormente para acciones contraincendios. Los bomberos también quemaron un desecho de la corta cercana en el lado oeste del Departamento de Bomberos de Beulah. Los desechos de la corta es donde los locales de Beulah están desechando la vegetación cortada de su trabajo de mitigación de incendios.

Hoy, las cuadrillas desmantelarán tendidos de mangueras y tanques de agua portátiles en DIV K, en el extremo sur del incendio. Los bomberos posicionarán previamente este equipo para que sea retirado por vehículos y helicópteros. Los miembros de la tripulación del helicóptero empaquetarán el equipo en redes de carga para prepararse para las operaciones de helicópteros temprano en la mañana para retirarlo de la colina el sábado. Las cuadrillas continuarán con las operaciones de astillada colina arriba hacia el perímetro del incendio en DIV K, lo que podría durar hasta siete días. Un asesor de recursos ha estado evaluando las líneas de buldócer en el extremo oeste del incendio para preparar la maquinaria pesada que comenzará a reparar las actividades de supresión el sábado. Se utilizará maquinaria pesada para construir barreras de agua, instalar barreras naturales para evitar el acceso inadecuado de vehículos y reparar áreas en la mejor medida posible y necesaria.

Información sobre Condiciones climáticas y de humo: La probabilidad de lluvias y tormentas eléctricas por la tarde disminuye a medida que avanza la semana; sin embargo, hay entre un 15 y un 20% de posibilidades de lluvia esta tarde. No es probable que las lluvias produzcan mucha o ninguna lluvia, pero podrían producir ráfagas de viento de hasta 30 mph. A medida que la alta presión se fortalezca en toda la región, las temperaturas aumentarán cerca de los 90 grados.

El informe diario de perspectivas de humo del Programa Interinstitucional de Respuesta a la Calidad del Aire de Incendios Forestales de EE. UU. específico para el área del incendio se puede encontrar en https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/d9fa3c77.

Cierres: El Distrito de Guardabosques San Carlos de los Bosques Nacionales Pike y San Isabel pronunció un cierre de áreas, senderos y caminos a partir del 26 de junio de 2024. Visite www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/psicc/alerts-notices para ver la orden completa.

Evacuaciones: Actualmente no hay evacuaciones de las oficinas del sheriff del condado debido al incendio Oak Ridge.

Restricciones de vuelo temporales: Hay una restricción de vuelo temporal (TFR) las 24 horas del día sobre el área del incendio. El TFR incluye restricciones contra los drones privados. 

INFORMACION SOBRE EL INCENDIO OAK RIDGE

Número de Teléfono: 719-315-1536                      Tiempo de abertura: 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. 

Facebook: @OakRidgeFire2024                             Correo electrónico: 2024.oakridge@firenet.gov

InciWeb: www.inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/copsf-oak-ridge-fire 

Información Actual del Incendio Oak Ridge

Viernes 12 de Julio del 2024

Equipo de Manejo de Incidentes Tipo 3                                                                         Pat Seekins, Comandante del Incidente

Ubicación: 3 millas al noroeste de Beulah, CO                           Tamaño: 1,310 acres     

Fecha de inicio: 22 de junio del 2024                                         Contención: 89%             

Causa: Relámpagos                                                                     Personal: 123

La contención del incendio Oak Ridge ha aumentado al 85%. El jueves, las cuadrillas con herramientas manuales se prepararon para astillar en el lado este del perímetro. Esto consistió en que los bomberos apartaran matorrales para ser más eficientes durante el proceso. Los drones que son un sistema de aeronaves no tripuladas (UAS) con detección infrarroja se siguen utilizando para detectar y mapear áreas de calor. Las cuadrillas también han estado removiendo cualquier material de señalización, junto con marcas y carteles en el área del incendio. Nuestro objetivo es dejar el área en las mejores condiciones posibles eliminando todo lo que se utilizó anteriormente para acciones contraincendios. Los bomberos también quemaron un desecho de la corta cercana en el lado oeste del Departamento de Bomberos de Beulah. Los desechos de la corta es donde los locales de Beulah están desechando la vegetación cortada de su trabajo de mitigación de incendios.

Hoy, las cuadrillas desmantelarán tendidos de mangueras y tanques de agua portátiles en DIV K, en el extremo sur del incendio. Los bomberos posicionarán previamente este equipo para que sea retirado por vehículos y helicópteros. Los miembros de la tripulación del helicóptero empaquetarán el equipo en redes de carga para prepararse para las operaciones de helicópteros temprano en la mañana para retirarlo de la colina el sábado. Las cuadrillas continuarán con las operaciones de astillada colina arriba hacia el perímetro del incendio en DIV K, lo que podría durar hasta siete días. Un asesor de recursos ha estado evaluando las líneas de buldócer en el extremo oeste del incendio para preparar la maquinaria pesada que comenzará a reparar las actividades de supresión el sábado. Se utilizará maquinaria pesada para construir barreras de agua, instalar barreras naturales para evitar el acceso inadecuado de vehículos y reparar áreas en la mejor medida posible y necesaria.

Información sobre Condiciones climáticas y de humo: La probabilidad de lluvias y tormentas eléctricas por la tarde disminuye a medida que avanza la semana; sin embargo, hay entre un 15 y un 20% de posibilidades de lluvia esta tarde. No es probable que las lluvias produzcan mucha o ninguna lluvia, pero podrían producir ráfagas de viento de hasta 30 mph. A medida que la alta presión se fortalezca en toda la región, las temperaturas aumentarán cerca de los 90 grados.

El informe diario de perspectivas de humo del Programa Interinstitucional de Respuesta a la Calidad del Aire de Incendios Forestales de EE. UU. específico para el área del incendio se puede encontrar en https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/d9fa3c77.

Cierres: El Distrito de Guardabosques San Carlos de los Bosques Nacionales Pike y San Isabel pronunció un cierre de áreas, senderos y caminos a partir del 26 de junio de 2024. Visite www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/psicc/alerts-notices para ver la orden completa.

Evacuaciones: Actualmente no hay evacuaciones de las oficinas del sheriff del condado debido al incendio Oak Ridge.

Restricciones de vuelo temporales: Hay una restricción de vuelo temporal (TFR) las 24 horas del día sobre el área del incendio. El TFR incluye restricciones contra los drones privados. 

INFORMACION SOBRE EL INCENDIO OAK RIDGE

Número de Teléfono: 719-315-1536                      Tiempo de abertura: 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. 

Facebook: @OakRidgeFire2024                             Correo electrónico: 2024.oakridge@firenet.gov

InciWeb: www.inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/copsf-oak-ridge-fire 

Equipo de Manejo de Incidentes Tipo 3                                                                         Pat Seekins, Comandante del Incidente

Ubicación: 3 millas al noroeste de Beulah, CO                           Tamaño: 1,310 acres     

Fecha de inicio: 22 de junio del 2024                                         Contención: 89%             

Causa: Relámpagos                                                                     Personal: 123

La contención del incendio Oak Ridge ha aumentado al 85%. El jueves, las cuadrillas con herramientas manuales se prepararon para astillar en el lado este del perímetro. Esto consistió en que los bomberos apartaran matorrales para ser más eficientes durante el proceso. Los drones que son un sistema de aeronaves no tripuladas (UAS) con detección infrarroja se siguen utilizando para detectar y mapear áreas de calor. Las cuadrillas también han estado removiendo cualquier material de señalización, junto con marcas y carteles en el área del incendio. Nuestro objetivo es dejar el área en las mejores condiciones posibles eliminando todo lo que se utilizó anteriormente para acciones contraincendios. Los bomberos también quemaron un desecho de la corta cercana en el lado oeste del Departamento de Bomberos de Beulah. Los desechos de la corta es donde los locales de Beulah están desechando la vegetación cortada de su trabajo de mitigación de incendios.

Hoy, las cuadrillas desmantelarán tendidos de mangueras y tanques de agua portátiles en DIV K, en el extremo sur del incendio. Los bomberos posicionarán previamente este equipo para que sea retirado por vehículos y helicópteros. Los miembros de la tripulación del helicóptero empaquetarán el equipo en redes de carga para prepararse para las operaciones de helicópteros temprano en la mañana para retirarlo de la colina el sábado. Las cuadrillas continuarán con las operaciones de astillada colina arriba hacia el perímetro del incendio en DIV K, lo que podría durar hasta siete días. Un asesor de recursos ha estado evaluando las líneas de buldócer en el extremo oeste del incendio para preparar la maquinaria pesada que comenzará a reparar las actividades de supresión el sábado. Se utilizará maquinaria pesada para construir barreras de agua, instalar barreras naturales para evitar el acceso inadecuado de vehículos y reparar áreas en la mejor medida posible y necesaria.

Información sobre Condiciones climáticas y de humo: La probabilidad de lluvias y tormentas eléctricas por la tarde disminuye a medida que avanza la semana; sin embargo, hay entre un 15 y un 20% de posibilidades de lluvia esta tarde. No es probable que las lluvias produzcan mucha o ninguna lluvia, pero podrían producir ráfagas de viento de hasta 30 mph. A medida que la alta presión se fortalezca en toda la región, las temperaturas aumentarán cerca de los 90 grados.

El informe diario de perspectivas de humo del Programa Interinstitucional de Respuesta a la Calidad del Aire de Incendios Forestales de EE. UU. específico para el área del incendio se puede encontrar en https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/d9fa3c77.

Cierres: El Distrito de Guardabosques San Carlos de los Bosques Nacionales Pike y San Isabel pronunció un cierre de áreas, senderos y caminos a partir del 26 de junio de 2024. Visite www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/psicc/alerts-notices para ver la orden completa.

Evacuaciones: Actualmente no hay evacuaciones de las oficinas del sheriff del condado debido al incendio Oak Ridge.

Restricciones de vuelo temporales: Hay una restricción de vuelo temporal (TFR) las 24 horas del día sobre el área del incendio. El TFR incluye restricciones contra los drones privados. 

INFORMACION SOBRE EL INCENDIO OAK RIDGE

Número de Teléfono: 719-315-1536                      Tiempo de abertura: 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. 

Facebook: @OakRidgeFire2024                             Correo electrónico: 2024.oakridge@firenet.gov

InciWeb: www.inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/copsf-oak-ridge-fire 

Oak Ridge Fire Update

Friday, July 12, 2024

Type 3 Incident Management Organization

Pat Seekins, Incident Commander 

Location: Three miles northwest of Beulah, CO

Date Reported: June 22, 2024

Cause: Lightning

Size: 1,310 acres

Containment: 89%

Total Personnel: 123

Containment on the Oak Ridge Fire has increased to 85%. On Thursday, hand crews prepped for chipping on the east side of the perimeter. This consisted of firefighters setting aside brush to be more efficient during the process. Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) drones with infrared detection continue to be used to detect and map areas of heat. Crews have also been removing any flagging materials, along with markings and signage in the fire area. Our goal is to leave the area in the best condition possible by removing anything that was used for previous suppression actions. Firefighters also burned a nearby slash pile on the west side of the Beulah Fire Department. The slash pile is where Beulah locals are disposing their cut vegetation from their fire mitigation work. 

Today, crews will be breaking down hose lays and portable water tanks in DIV K, on the southern end of the fire. Firefighters will be pre-positioning this equipment to be removed by vehicles and helicopter. Helicopter crewmembers will be packaging equipment into cargo nets to prepare for early morning helicopter operations to remove it off the hill on Saturday. Crews will continue chipping operations up the hill towards the fire perimeter in DIV K, which could last up to seven days. A resource advisor has been evaluating dozer lines on the west end of the fire to prepare for heavy equipment that will begin suppression repair on Saturday. Heavy equipment will be used to construct water bars, install natural barriers to prevent inappropriate vehicle access and to repair areas to the best extent feasible and necessary. 

Weather & Smoke Information: The chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms dwindles as the week advances, however, there is a 15-20% chance of rain this afternoon. Showers are not likely to produce much if any rain, but could produce wind gusts up to 30 mph. As high pressure strengthens across the region, temperatures will rise close to the lower 90’s.

The U.S. Interagency Fire Air Quality Response Program daily smoke outlook report specific to the fire area may be found at https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/d9fa3c77    

Closures: The San Carlos Ranger District of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests issued an area, trail and road closure effective June 26, 2024. Go to www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/psicc/alerts-notices for the entire order.   

Evacuations: There are currently no evacuations from county sheriff offices due to the Oak Ridge Fire. 

Temporary Flight Restrictions: The is a 24-hour a day Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over the fire area remains in effect. The TFR includes restrictions against private drones and all air incursions will be reported to law enforcement.   

OAK RIDGE FIRE INFORMATION   

Fire Information Phoneline:  719-315-1536Time: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.   

Facebook: @OakRidgeFire2024   Email: 2024.oakridge@firenet.gov      

InciWeb: www.inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/copsf-oak-ridge-fire  

Location: Siskiyou County, CA

Size: 10,225 acres

 Cause: Under Investigation

Start Date: Wednesday July 3, 2023, at 1:27PM

Percent Contained:   1%      

Personnel: 2,752

A community meeting will be held tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the Etna High School Cafeteria, 

400 Howell Ave., Etna, CA 96027. The meeting will also be livestreamed on both the 

Klamath National Forest and CAL FIRE Siskiyou Unit Facebook pages.

CURRENT SITUATION:                                                                                                          

Last night, helicopters were utilized to support engines and hand crews in strengthening containment lines. Firefighting personnel continue their round-the-clock efforts to enhance containment lines and structure defense in local communities.

Yesterday firefighters successfully went direct on the Shelly Fire’s northeastern front, pushing from east to west between Mill Creek and Kidder Creek. Crews went direct in the Patterson Creek drainage area and west along Patterson Road, utilizing water and retardant drops from both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. In the southern and western fronts, the fire made some small runs near Shelly Lake along the Pacific Crest Trail, prompting a swift aerial response, consistent with the full-suppression strategy. 

Away from the fire’s immediate perimeter, crews persistently work to fortify secondary lines from Kidder Creek to Whisky Butte on the eastern front, and from Scott Bar Road to Sawyers Bar Road. Structure protection plans are in place with engines strategically placed to protect the communities.  

Evacuation orders or warnings remain in place for 4,200 people in the area, with over 3,800 residential and 300 commercial structures threatened.

WEATHER:

It will be slightly warmer today with breezy southwest winds in the afternoon. Minimum relative humidity will be in the lower teens with overnight recoveries around 25% along slopes and ridges and around 40% in valleys. Terrain-driven up-slope and up-canyon winds will continue, with northwest down-canyon winds of 14-18 mph gusting to 25 mph late afternoon into evening. Saturday and Sunday will bring potential isolated dry thunderstorm activity in the fire vicinity.

EVACUATIONS:

Multiple Evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect. For current updates on evacuations, visit www.facebook.com/SiskiyouCountySheriff and www.facebook.com/SiskiyouCountyOES

Additional evacuation information and a map can be found on the Genasys site at: https://protect.genasys.com/search?z=14&latlon=41.550694%2C-122.905589

EVACUATION SHELTERS:

Kahtishraam Wellness Center - Yreka

1403 Kahtishraam, Yreka, CA 96097

Showers and cots are available.

RV Dry Camping/Parking

West Webb St. and Hoag St. in Montague

Please note, at this time, there are no extra services (sewage/water/power hookups). This is currently set up for DRY camping.

ANIMAL SHELTERS:

Animal shelters are available at the following locations(s) for those who have pets and animals that been displaced due to the Shelly Fire:
 

Dog Evacuation Shelter: 

Rescue Ranch Yreka

2216 East Oberlin Road, Yreka CA 96097

Contact: John Golay 541-698-7526

Livestock Animal Evacuation Shelter (Horses, pigs, sheep, goats, birds): 

Siskiyou Golden Fair

1712 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA 96097 

Contact: Tom Taylor 530-340-1038 

Cat Evacuation Shelter: 

Siskiyou Golden Fair - Armory Building

1712 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA 96097

Contact: Becca 530-340-0656

CLOSURES: 

An official closure area around the Shelly Fire went into effect on July 4th. Hikers are not permitted in the area and will be asked to leave the area. For details and a map of the closure are, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1187463.pdf.

FIRE RESTRICTIONS: 

Forest fire restrictions also went into effect on July 4th. Campfires and stove fires are restricted to those developed areas listed in the forest order located at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices/?aid=88596. Smoking, welding, and operating an internal combustion engine also has restrictions in place.

Pacific Crest Trail Information: https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/closures

Firefighters continue to hold and improve control lines and mop up as necessary to maintain containment. Fire activity has remained moderate the past few days and the fire’s footprint has not grown in 48 hours. High pressure and extreme heat are expected to continue over the fire through the weekend. Low humidity and fuel moistures provide the opportunity for growth. This weekend, dry lightning is forecasted over the fire area which may test holding features and constructed fire lines. Increased fire behavior is possible if increased wind or rollout moves fire across holding lines. Tahoe National Forest is maintaining initial attack resources on scene due to expected lightning activity and possible outflow winds that may threaten containment efforts.

Suppression repair needs continue to be identified. The goal of suppression repair is to return damaged areas to a stable condition that reflects pre-fire conditions. Firefighters will work alongside forest resource advisors throughout the suppression repair process.

There are approximately 360 individual personnel assigned to the Royal Fire. Firefighting resources include 4 Type 1 helicopters, 1 Type 2 helicopter, 1 air attack, 1 Type 1 24-hour hoist-capable rescue helicopter, 10 crews, 9 engines, 5 dozers, 9 water tenders and 1 excavator.

Shoofly Fire Update- July 10, 2024

The Shoofly Fire located on the Wenatchee River Ranger District, roughly 25 miles west of Lake Wenatchee, WA is burning on the southeast slope of Shoofly Mountain in steep terrain. The Shoofly Fire is estimated at 101 acres (corrected acreage) and is burning in sub-alpine fir and an older burn scar along the western flank of the fire.

The fire made minimal movement today and is being held in place by a combination of firefighting efforts and fuel conditions. Crews will continue securing the fire perimeter utilizing minimal impact suppression tactics and aircraft operations.

More crews have arrived at the fire to expedite fireline construction and help support new emerging fires. There are currently 110 firefighters assigned in addition to aerial resources.

The cause of the fire is undetermined.

Road Closures: The 6701 Road that accesses the Top Lake and Heather Lake Trails, is closed at the junction with the 6700 Rainy Creek Road. The 6700 Smithbrook/Rainy Creek Road will remain open.

Trail and Campground Closures: The Top Lake Trail #1506, Heather Lake Trail #1526 and Minotaur Lake Trail #1517 are closed. The closure notification has been posted at key junctions and trailheads warning of fire activity and trail closures. Rainy Campground is closed.

The Pacific Crest Trail is open and not threatened at this time but is located about 2 miles west of the fire.

Recreationists are asked to avoid this area to allow firefighters to work safely, and follow the updates campfire and personal use restrictions, which have been upgraded to Stage 1.

A red flag warning is in place for hot temperatures, wind and low humidity in the Central Cascades through Wednesday evening.

Wildfire Smoke Preparedness: Go to https://wasmoke.blogspot.com for tips on what you can do to prepare for smoky conditions. The page is a partnership between state, county, and federal agencies, and Tribes. We coordinate to collectively share information for Washington communities affected by wildfire smoke.

Shoofly Fire Inciweb Page: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident.../waowf-shoofly.

Photo: Aerial view of the Shoofly Fire, June 10, 2024. Credit: USDA Forest Service.

Fire activity remains low on the Ridge Fire

Daily Update – Friday, July 12, 2024

Acres: 2,245                                                                           

Start Date: 7/4/2024

Location: 19 miles east of Glenwood, NM                           

Personnel: 290

Containment: 0%                                                                  

Fuels: Timber, grass, understory

Highlights: Fire activity was limited yesterday by increased moisture around the Ridge Fire area. Minimal fire activity is expected again today as relative humidity remains high. To provide information and answer questions about the Ridge Fire, the Southwest Incident Management Team 4 will host a community open house at the Willow Creek Ranch, located at 257 Willow Creek Road, on Saturday, July 13, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Operations: Despite thunderstorms in the area, little moisture fell directly on the fire yesterday. The fire continued to burn with low intensity to the south and east through the Gila Wilderness. In the Iron Creek drainage, fire slowly backed down the slopes toward Cooper Canyon, producing beneficial fire effects on the landscape. To the east, firefighters observed the fire smoldering along the forest floor with very minimal open flame. Several crews worked in the Willow Creek area, improving planned containment lines along Trail #151 (West Fork Trail) and handlines to the west and south of the Willow Creek subdivision. Additional crews and engines arrived to support fire operations in this area, spending the day collecting information to inform their suppression strategy. Today, the fire is expected to slowly burn through dead and downed logs from past wildfires, particularly in areas that do not receive rain. Firefighters will continue to focus their efforts on preventing fire spread to the west using handlines and the West Fork Trail to minimize impacts to values in Iron Creek and Willow Creek. 

 Weather: Scattered thunderstorms moved through the area yesterday. Friday morning will have clear skies with light and variable winds increasing to 5 to 10 mph by afternoon. Thunderstorm activity will

be limited to isolated cells off the higher mountain tops in the early afternoon. 

Smoke: Smoke may be visible from Mogollon, Willow Creek, and Snow Lake. An interactive smoke map at https://fire.airnow.gov/ allows you to zoom into your area to see the latest smoke conditions. 

Closures: There are currently no closures in place for the Ridge Fire on the Gila National Forest. A closure for affected trails within the fire area is anticipated in the near future. Due to increased firefighter presence in the area, members of the public should stay away from Ridge Fire operations.

Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is in place over the area, which includes uncrewed aircraft or drones. Flying drones near wildfires is dangerous for pilots and firefighters and can bring wildfire suppression efforts to a halt. Know before you fly. If you fly, we can’t. More information on the dangers drones pose to wildland firefighting aircraft and personnel on the ground can be found at: https://uas.nifc.gov/. 

More Information: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/nmgnf-ridge-fire / 

575-323-8994 / https://www.facebook.com/GilaNForest / 2024.ridge@firenet.gov