Thursday, June 30, 2011
More Wind
A gentle breeze started while we were walking this morning and blew all day. Thankfully, it wasnt too hard! I was able to get most all of my started plants planted. The tomatoes I planted the other day don't look good, I think something is eating them. That and the wind and the late planting are all conspiring to make it hard this year. My corn is coming up and the cukes and squash are coming up. Don't know if the season left will be long enough, but I'm hoping to get at least some squash!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Odors
The rain yesterday didn't leave the air smelling nice and fresh like it usually does. There was a faint bad odor left in the air. We noticed it again on our morning walk. Maybe wet ash that fell on the town with a faint whiff of dead in it?
The sky was blue this morning, no clouds like yesterday started with, so maybe no rain today. I spotted this heart shaped puddle in the road. Pretty cool!
I got my watering system installed in my gardens today. John helped me by drilling the holes in the tubing for the water to come out. Glad to have it done!
The wind blew all day and we had a hard sudden burst of wind this afternoon, it sounded like someone slammed into the house, it was so hard.
The sky was blue this morning, no clouds like yesterday started with, so maybe no rain today. I spotted this heart shaped puddle in the road. Pretty cool!
I got my watering system installed in my gardens today. John helped me by drilling the holes in the tubing for the water to come out. Glad to have it done!
The wind blew all day and we had a hard sudden burst of wind this afternoon, it sounded like someone slammed into the house, it was so hard.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Rain!
We got our first rain of the summer today. It was a nice gentle rain, thank goodness! It did bring out the smell of smoke, not sure where it was coming from, maybe ash on the ground? I have mixed feelings about the monsoons, it's scary to have the threat of flooding hanging over us now. Not good! I hope everyone made it through today okay! Here's what the sky looked like on our walk this morning.
We went out to dinner at Trailriders with the Wilhelm's tonight to celebrate Shirley and Connie's birthday. Harv, Julie and Carl, Chuck and Trent, John and I, Mabel and Shirley and Connie were there.
We went out to dinner at Trailriders with the Wilhelm's tonight to celebrate Shirley and Connie's birthday. Harv, Julie and Carl, Chuck and Trent, John and I, Mabel and Shirley and Connie were there.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Floods Predicted For Fire Area
We attended the town meeting tonight to catch up on what's going on. The fire is almost contained, it's active on the south and southeastern flanks, and a few hot spots in the interior, otherwise it's pretty much out. The bad news it that they are bracing for flooding with the monsoons. The burned areas will not soak in the moisture, and debris from the burn will wash down, filling drainages and causing floods. They advised everyone near those areas to purchase flood insurance!
On the bright side, my favorite neighbors are back, I spotted their trailer on the way home from downtown!! Yea, I was afraid maybe Shane would leave them where they were during the fire.
On the bright side, my favorite neighbors are back, I spotted their trailer on the way home from downtown!! Yea, I was afraid maybe Shane would leave them where they were during the fire.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Glad the Weekend Is Over!
This has seemed like the longest weekend ever! I was so glad to see 5 pm come so we could go home! There is more dissention way earlier this year than last. We'll be glad to see the end of the season. So far, it hasn't been a good year for us, June is usually slow, but the festival is good, but this year the Memorial Day Festival was a bust for pretty much everyone, I think. Our walks on the golf course are the highlight of the day! We did have a couple of neat visitors today, two missionaries stopped in, they were so enthusiastic about John's work and made us feel good. They're from Utah and Idaho, kind of cool to compare where they live with were we've visited.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Wow, where has June Gone!
I'm amazed that it's June 23rd already, where has this month gone? It's been a stress filled June, one I wouldn't like to ever repeat! We seem to be pretty safe from the fire now, we can still see smoke in a few spots and probably will until the rains come. I planted a few more seeds today, planted lettuce in my little barrel planter and watered the seeds I planted yesterday. My watering system is mostly gone, it sprung leaks all over, so I had to have the water pressure way low and it never did get it all wet, I had to use the sprinkler on it this morning.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Busy Day!
We had a busy day today. I rode out to the dump with John to get rid of the tree we cut down and some other limbs. We could see an ambulance at the dump, so we stopped in on our way out to see what happened. A man fell into one of the containers! It's about a 10 foot drop if the container is empty and it was. He cut his head pretty badly, one side was cut from in front of his ear all the way across the top and down the back side to his neck! I'm amazed that he lived, he was conscious and asked to be removed from the container, so the operator got his backhoe and put the bucket down for him to sit in. He said one of the EMT's told him that they would probably fly the guy out to Flagstaff for medical care. Scary!
In the afternoon, we rode up to Nutri and Alpine. It looked better than I was imagining, but I don't think we saw the worst places. Escudilla looks bad, just toothpicks sticking up all over the hill. Lots of others were the same. We saw only one burned home, it was on the property Shumway's used to own, not sure if they still do, buildings around the burned one, funny how fire jumps around! Alpine was smoky, and we could see places that were still smoldering in the hills around. It made me so sad to see our destroyed forest, and mad! We need to replace the people who are managing our forests and sue the environmentalists, who sue the forest service to stop any thinning and logging!
In the afternoon, we rode up to Nutri and Alpine. It looked better than I was imagining, but I don't think we saw the worst places. Escudilla looks bad, just toothpicks sticking up all over the hill. Lots of others were the same. We saw only one burned home, it was on the property Shumway's used to own, not sure if they still do, buildings around the burned one, funny how fire jumps around! Alpine was smoky, and we could see places that were still smoldering in the hills around. It made me so sad to see our destroyed forest, and mad! We need to replace the people who are managing our forests and sue the environmentalists, who sue the forest service to stop any thinning and logging!
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Evacuation Day ?
Time is blurred, I can't remember how many days we've been evacuated now, it seems like it's been weeks and weeks! Woke up feeling depressed, I want to go home! Still no return in sight, they had said maybe this afternoon, but it's not looking like it will happen with the high winds predicted. Here's the latest from the info site:
The Apache County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that a total of 9,114 people were evacuated from Springerville, Eagar, Nutrioso, Alpine, Greer and surrounding areas during the past 10 days because of the Wallow Fire.
That number of evacuees also includes part-time residents and campers who were in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in areas most affected by the gigantic blaze.
The fire threatened about 5,200 homes and the evacuees, including about 2,000 people from Springerville, 5,000 people from Eagar, about 150 from Alpine, 25 from Nutrioso and 40 from Greer.
A total of 538 people refused to be evacuated including 324 in the Eagar area, 128 in Springerville, 45 in the Alpine area, 37 in the Nutrioso area and four in Greer.
“We’d like to thank southern Apache County residents for their patience and cooperation and taking the seriousness of the problems presented by the Wallow Fire to heart,” said Apache County Sheriff Joseph Dedman Jr. “I would also like to thank the various agencies who have assisted us, particularly Navajo County Sheriff K.C. Clark and his staff, who coordinated a large response from his deputies and the Navajo County Division of Emergency Management. Their assistance has been invaluable.
And this was posted on our air quality:
Air quality in the Springerville–Eagar area of Arizona is currently considered extremely hazardous. Air quality is defined using Particulate Matter (PM), a measurement of solid and liquid droplets in the air. Concentrations of PM were more than 7 times the national health standard on June 9, 2011, and are expected to be the same or worse today. Excessive, persistent air pollution is a health threat, especially to children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems.
The Apache County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that a total of 9,114 people were evacuated from Springerville, Eagar, Nutrioso, Alpine, Greer and surrounding areas during the past 10 days because of the Wallow Fire.
That number of evacuees also includes part-time residents and campers who were in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in areas most affected by the gigantic blaze.
The fire threatened about 5,200 homes and the evacuees, including about 2,000 people from Springerville, 5,000 people from Eagar, about 150 from Alpine, 25 from Nutrioso and 40 from Greer.
A total of 538 people refused to be evacuated including 324 in the Eagar area, 128 in Springerville, 45 in the Alpine area, 37 in the Nutrioso area and four in Greer.
“We’d like to thank southern Apache County residents for their patience and cooperation and taking the seriousness of the problems presented by the Wallow Fire to heart,” said Apache County Sheriff Joseph Dedman Jr. “I would also like to thank the various agencies who have assisted us, particularly Navajo County Sheriff K.C. Clark and his staff, who coordinated a large response from his deputies and the Navajo County Division of Emergency Management. Their assistance has been invaluable.
And this was posted on our air quality:
Air quality in the Springerville–Eagar area of Arizona is currently considered extremely hazardous. Air quality is defined using Particulate Matter (PM), a measurement of solid and liquid droplets in the air. Concentrations of PM were more than 7 times the national health standard on June 9, 2011, and are expected to be the same or worse today. Excessive, persistent air pollution is a health threat, especially to children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Wallow Fire update
Wind was down today and we got smoke here in Pinetop, the people that stayed in RV must be really feeling the effects now! John called Boone Hall, who stayed, he's staying inside and says it's okay.
We took Jessie home this evening, the said at the meeting last night that we may be able to go home on Saturday, so we wanted to be ready to start moving things back if they let us in. Ron and Joann Johnson visited us this morning, they called and offered us a place to stay when evacuated, they are such sweet people! Ron reminds me of Uncle Dale, so I liked him immediately!
6-10-11 10:30 AM –
June 10, 2011
Wallow Fire
Incident Command Post Briefing 0600
Size: 408,887 acres (based on infrared flight)
Personnel: 3,137
Cost: $13.9 million to date
Containment: 5%
Weather for Today
Winds light, terrain driven
4-8 mph, 10 to 15 mph on ridge tops in afternoon. Wind is predicted to increase to critical levels Saturday 6/11 and Sunday 6/12.
Specific Area Activity
Alpine – Structure protection in good shape
Nutrioso- Lines in good shape, will be doing burn out operation on east side to reinforce line
• Alpine and Nutrioso still without power.
Springerville – west of town along hwy will be doing additional burnout using aerial ignition.
East side – West of Escudilla Mountain on fire perimeter – are extending fire line south parallel to state line.
Burro Mountain – Burnout operation to protect Burro Mountain
Water Canyon – Will be extending burnout areas to improve protection of Eagar and Springerville.
Greer – Continuing with structure protection and extending fire line east and south in preparation of a burnout operation. Increasing Fire fighting resources.
Greer Structure assessment – 22 homes destroyed, 5 homes damaged, 24 outbuildings destroyed, 1 truck destroyed. Sheriff’s department is tracking and notifying homeowners.
Air Attack
13 helicopters
Air Tankers available from Winslow and Silver City bases
VLAT (Very Large Air Tanker) DC10 available from Phoenix Base
DC10 was used yesterday (6/9) for 3 retardant drops to assist preparation for burnout operations west of Greer. The drops were very effective.
We took Jessie home this evening, the said at the meeting last night that we may be able to go home on Saturday, so we wanted to be ready to start moving things back if they let us in. Ron and Joann Johnson visited us this morning, they called and offered us a place to stay when evacuated, they are such sweet people! Ron reminds me of Uncle Dale, so I liked him immediately!
6-10-11 10:30 AM –
June 10, 2011
Wallow Fire
Incident Command Post Briefing 0600
Size: 408,887 acres (based on infrared flight)
Personnel: 3,137
Cost: $13.9 million to date
Containment: 5%
Weather for Today
Winds light, terrain driven
4-8 mph, 10 to 15 mph on ridge tops in afternoon. Wind is predicted to increase to critical levels Saturday 6/11 and Sunday 6/12.
Specific Area Activity
Alpine – Structure protection in good shape
Nutrioso- Lines in good shape, will be doing burn out operation on east side to reinforce line
• Alpine and Nutrioso still without power.
Springerville – west of town along hwy will be doing additional burnout using aerial ignition.
East side – West of Escudilla Mountain on fire perimeter – are extending fire line south parallel to state line.
Burro Mountain – Burnout operation to protect Burro Mountain
Water Canyon – Will be extending burnout areas to improve protection of Eagar and Springerville.
Greer – Continuing with structure protection and extending fire line east and south in preparation of a burnout operation. Increasing Fire fighting resources.
Greer Structure assessment – 22 homes destroyed, 5 homes damaged, 24 outbuildings destroyed, 1 truck destroyed. Sheriff’s department is tracking and notifying homeowners.
Air Attack
13 helicopters
Air Tankers available from Winslow and Silver City bases
VLAT (Very Large Air Tanker) DC10 available from Phoenix Base
DC10 was used yesterday (6/9) for 3 retardant drops to assist preparation for burnout operations west of Greer. The drops were very effective.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Fire update
6/9/11
Incident: Wallow Wildfire
Apache County Sheriff’s Officials are in the process of notifying residents whom have sustained loss of their homes to fire damage in communities of Alpine and Nutrioso.
A reduction of fire behavior in these communities has enabled Assessment Teams to identify the amount of residential structures damaged (5) and the names of the property owners affected.
Sherriff officials are making personal contact with the residents whom have lost residents.
Property owners who have sustained loss of outbuildings will be notified by certified mail in the next few days or as more information is available by the Assessment Team.
Due to current fire activity and structure protection efforts in the Town of Greer, the Assessment Team has not been able to start the process in structure loss confirmation and identification.
Information on the impacts on the community of Greer is a priority and will be released as it available.
Incident: Wallow Wildfire
Apache County Sheriff’s Officials are in the process of notifying residents whom have sustained loss of their homes to fire damage in communities of Alpine and Nutrioso.
A reduction of fire behavior in these communities has enabled Assessment Teams to identify the amount of residential structures damaged (5) and the names of the property owners affected.
Sherriff officials are making personal contact with the residents whom have lost residents.
Property owners who have sustained loss of outbuildings will be notified by certified mail in the next few days or as more information is available by the Assessment Team.
Due to current fire activity and structure protection efforts in the Town of Greer, the Assessment Team has not been able to start the process in structure loss confirmation and identification.
Information on the impacts on the community of Greer is a priority and will be released as it available.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
We're Officially Evacuated and The Fire is in Greer!
Greer Update: Inciweb
Fire has gone through Greer. We do not know the extent of the damage at this time. Firefighters are on scene in Greer conducting structure protection.
6/8/11 4:30 pm – Apache County Sheriff’s Office has ordered a full evacuation of Springerville and Eagar effective now.
Fire has gone through Greer. We do not know the extent of the damage at this time. Firefighters are on scene in Greer conducting structure protection.
6/8/11 4:30 pm – Apache County Sheriff’s Office has ordered a full evacuation of Springerville and Eagar effective now.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
PreEvacuation Alert!
6/7/11 8:40 pm – For Immediate Release: June 7, 2011 6:00p.m.
Fire Information: 928-333-3412 (Daily from 7:00a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
Website Info: www.inciweb.org Twitter: www.twitter.com/AS_NF
Flickr (photos): www.flickr.com/apachesitgreavesnf
Attention: www.inciweb.org is currently experiencing technical difficulties and has been down or running slow. Information will continue to be available through the other methods listed above and e-mail updates.
Date Started: 5/29/2011
Number of Personnel: Approximately 2,140
Location: south and west of Alpine, Arizona
Including 27 hotshot crews and 29 handcrews
Cause: Human – under investigation
Equipment: 8 dozers, 141 engines, 46 watertenders
Size: 311,481 acres
Aircraft: 20 helicopters
Percent Contained: 0%
Injuries to Date: none
Structures: 343 threatened; 1 damaged; 10 lost
Current Evacuations
Effective Immediately: Further evacuations have been ordered by the Apache County Sheriff’s Office for all the areas south of Hwy 260 and east of Greer, including South Fork and portions of Eagar. Hwy 260 will remain open for the evacuation and will be closed immediately after the evacuation.
Sunrise, Greer, Blue River, Alpine, Nutrioso, and the following subdivisions along highways 180/191: Escudilla Mountain Estates, Bonita, White Mtn. Acres, and the H-V Ranch. This area includes CR 4000, CR 4001, and CR 4225
The evacuation site is located at; Blue Ridge High School located at 1200 W. White Mtn. Blvd., Pinetop/Lakeside
Pre-Evacuation Alert
Pre-evacuation alert issued by Apache County Sheriff’s Office for Springerville. Pre-evacuation alert issued by Catron County Sheriff’s Office for Luna, New Mexico.
Residents in the communities affected by this fire are asked to remain prepared in the event an order is needed.
Residents with livestock or animals that need care, please contact the Apache County Sheriff’s Office (928) 337-4321or the Greenlee County Sheriff’s Office (928) 865-4149.
Fire Information: 928-333-3412 (Daily from 7:00a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
Website Info: www.inciweb.org Twitter: www.twitter.com/AS_NF
Flickr (photos): www.flickr.com/apachesitgreavesnf
Attention: www.inciweb.org is currently experiencing technical difficulties and has been down or running slow. Information will continue to be available through the other methods listed above and e-mail updates.
Date Started: 5/29/2011
Number of Personnel: Approximately 2,140
Location: south and west of Alpine, Arizona
Including 27 hotshot crews and 29 handcrews
Cause: Human – under investigation
Equipment: 8 dozers, 141 engines, 46 watertenders
Size: 311,481 acres
Aircraft: 20 helicopters
Percent Contained: 0%
Injuries to Date: none
Structures: 343 threatened; 1 damaged; 10 lost
Current Evacuations
Effective Immediately: Further evacuations have been ordered by the Apache County Sheriff’s Office for all the areas south of Hwy 260 and east of Greer, including South Fork and portions of Eagar. Hwy 260 will remain open for the evacuation and will be closed immediately after the evacuation.
Sunrise, Greer, Blue River, Alpine, Nutrioso, and the following subdivisions along highways 180/191: Escudilla Mountain Estates, Bonita, White Mtn. Acres, and the H-V Ranch. This area includes CR 4000, CR 4001, and CR 4225
The evacuation site is located at; Blue Ridge High School located at 1200 W. White Mtn. Blvd., Pinetop/Lakeside
Pre-Evacuation Alert
Pre-evacuation alert issued by Apache County Sheriff’s Office for Springerville. Pre-evacuation alert issued by Catron County Sheriff’s Office for Luna, New Mexico.
Residents in the communities affected by this fire are asked to remain prepared in the event an order is needed.
Residents with livestock or animals that need care, please contact the Apache County Sheriff’s Office (928) 337-4321or the Greenlee County Sheriff’s Office (928) 865-4149.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Pre Evacuation Alert for Springerville
06 Jun 11 Pre-evacuation issued for Springerville and Eagar
Apache County Sheriff’s office has issued a pre-evacuation for Springerville and Eagar.
Apache County Sheriff’s office has issued a pre-evacuation for Springerville and Eagar.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Fire Update
Update as of 11:30 pm 6/5/11 – Fire is 192,746 acres with 0% containment. Number of personnel on the fire is approximately 2,315 including 31 hotshot crews and 25 hand crews. Equipment at the fire 12 dozers, 138 engines, 31 watertenders and 22 helicopters. Storm and wind activity caused embers to spot over the US Hwy 191 resulting in a flurry of fire activity around Alpine and Nutrioso to include Escudilla Mountain. Structural protection and perimeter control continue in the evacuated communities. A red flag warning is in effecxt, 10am-8pm with low humidity.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Fire Update
6/4/2011 10:00 pm –
Date Started: 5/29/2011 Number of Personnel: Approximately 1300 personnel
Location: south and west of Alpine, Arizona
Cause: Human – under investigation
Size: 144,100 Aircraft: 12 helicopters
Percent Contained: 0% Injuries to Date: none
Current Evacuation
The evacuation of Blue River residents by Greenlee County officials remains in effect.
Residents in the communities affected by this fire are asked to remain prepared in the event an order is needed.
The evacuation order for the communities of Alpine and Nutrioso by Apache County Emergency Management remain in effect.
Pre-Evacuation Advisories
The pre-evacuation notice by the Apache County Sheriff’s Office to the residents of Greer community and the surrounding areas remains in effect.
North Zone Update
Firefighters completed approximately 30 miles of burnout operations.
Approximately 160 firefighters will be continuing burnout operations overnight along Hwy 191 & 180.
Structural protection continues in the evacuated communities
South Zone Update
The west perimeter of the fire has now burned on the San Carlos Apache Reservation. Fire activity has mostly been on the ground with some torching. Burnout operations may occur in this area tomorrow.
Closures:
Due to extreme fire conditions, the Apache National Forest is closed to all public entry. Property owners and their guests will continue to have access to private lands within the Forest. See website for closure order details. Please see the Forest website for more information: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/asnf/
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Fire Restrictions: A Temporary Emergency Closure Order for the Apache National Forest was issued effective June 3 at 12:00 p.m. (noon). For more information, please call the Arizona fire restrictions hotline 1-877-864-6985 or visit http://www.wildlandfire.az.gov/.
Date Started: 5/29/2011 Number of Personnel: Approximately 1300 personnel
Location: south and west of Alpine, Arizona
Cause: Human – under investigation
Size: 144,100 Aircraft: 12 helicopters
Percent Contained: 0% Injuries to Date: none
Current Evacuation
The evacuation of Blue River residents by Greenlee County officials remains in effect.
Residents in the communities affected by this fire are asked to remain prepared in the event an order is needed.
The evacuation order for the communities of Alpine and Nutrioso by Apache County Emergency Management remain in effect.
Pre-Evacuation Advisories
The pre-evacuation notice by the Apache County Sheriff’s Office to the residents of Greer community and the surrounding areas remains in effect.
North Zone Update
Firefighters completed approximately 30 miles of burnout operations.
Approximately 160 firefighters will be continuing burnout operations overnight along Hwy 191 & 180.
Structural protection continues in the evacuated communities
South Zone Update
The west perimeter of the fire has now burned on the San Carlos Apache Reservation. Fire activity has mostly been on the ground with some torching. Burnout operations may occur in this area tomorrow.
Closures:
Due to extreme fire conditions, the Apache National Forest is closed to all public entry. Property owners and their guests will continue to have access to private lands within the Forest. See website for closure order details. Please see the Forest website for more information: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/asnf/
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Fire Restrictions: A Temporary Emergency Closure Order for the Apache National Forest was issued effective June 3 at 12:00 p.m. (noon). For more information, please call the Arizona fire restrictions hotline 1-877-864-6985 or visit http://www.wildlandfire.az.gov/.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Scary Times!
Alpine and Nutrioso were evacuated last night, heavy smoke and low visibility here this morning. Just waiting for the web to update with news of the fires advance. Gary was called out last night to Alpine, makes me sad that it may burn! I wonder if this fire was human caused, if the person knows they started it? Wish they'd closed the forest for the holiday weekend! We're packing up important papers, hard drives, photos and getting ready just in case we're next to go. I don't think the fire can get to us here, upper Eagar is close to the forest and in more danger, but you never know!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Wallow Fire is Growing Fast!
This morning when I first checked the fire web site it said 18,000 acres, then a bit later it jumped to over 40,000! This fire isn't laying down at night like the Rodeo fire did, and is advancing fast! We didn't have smoke here in the valley today, but I could see it to the south and east of us, a big plume of it! Alpine was put on a 24 houe pre-evacuation notice that changed to mandatory this afternoon, and then suddenly Nutrioso was added, they said that when it got dark and they could check on the fire with infrared, it showed that the fire was closer than they thought! Gary was called out this evening to Alpine, hope they can save the town!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Picnic and more smoke
We still have smoke around us, but it wasn't as thick here in town. The fire has grown, here's the latest:
Alpine Ranger District Closure Area Effective Immediately
Incident: Wallow Wildfire
Released: 3 hrs. ago
The movement of the Wallow Fire has prompted the Forest to announce an Area Closure on the Alpine Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests effective immediately.
Closures/Evacuations/Advisories: The southern boundary of the Closure Area is the Mogollon Rim and goes north to Forest Roads 249 and 116. The western side of the closure is the boundaries of the San Carlos Apache and White Mountain Apache Indian Reservations and goes east to Highway 191.
Highway 191 is closed from Alpine, AZ on the north, to the Strayhorse Campground on the south.
Portions of both Greenlee County and Apache County are affected by the closure.
A precautionary evacuation of all residents and visitors within the closure area is also in effect immediately. Private property within the closure area includes Sprucedale, Beaver Creek Ranch, Beaverhead, Brentwood and residents along Forest Road 26. Campgrounds include West Fork, and all of the campgrounds along the East Fork of the Black River. There is no access to the Black River.
Big Lake Recreation Area including all of the surrounding campgrounds remains open. Access to the area is from Highway 261 and Highway 273.
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Fire Restrictions: The A-S National Forests Fire Restrictions went into effect at midnight on May 31. The restrictions prohibit campfires, except in fire grills provided in developed recreation sites, smoking, except in an enclosed vehicle or building, and welding with an open flame. Please see the Forest website for more information: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/asnf/
Strong, gusty winds are expected at various times throughout the week.
Check for RED FLAG conditions by dialing 593 or 928-333-3412 or on the website: 593info.org.
Unit Information
We joined Andy's family this morning, where they are camping on the Mineral Creek, for a picnic. The guys went and explored in Harris Cave, while the girls and Anthony stayed in camp and went on a nature hike.
Alpine Ranger District Closure Area Effective Immediately
Incident: Wallow Wildfire
Released: 3 hrs. ago
The movement of the Wallow Fire has prompted the Forest to announce an Area Closure on the Alpine Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests effective immediately.
Closures/Evacuations/Advisories: The southern boundary of the Closure Area is the Mogollon Rim and goes north to Forest Roads 249 and 116. The western side of the closure is the boundaries of the San Carlos Apache and White Mountain Apache Indian Reservations and goes east to Highway 191.
Highway 191 is closed from Alpine, AZ on the north, to the Strayhorse Campground on the south.
Portions of both Greenlee County and Apache County are affected by the closure.
A precautionary evacuation of all residents and visitors within the closure area is also in effect immediately. Private property within the closure area includes Sprucedale, Beaver Creek Ranch, Beaverhead, Brentwood and residents along Forest Road 26. Campgrounds include West Fork, and all of the campgrounds along the East Fork of the Black River. There is no access to the Black River.
Big Lake Recreation Area including all of the surrounding campgrounds remains open. Access to the area is from Highway 261 and Highway 273.
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Fire Restrictions: The A-S National Forests Fire Restrictions went into effect at midnight on May 31. The restrictions prohibit campfires, except in fire grills provided in developed recreation sites, smoking, except in an enclosed vehicle or building, and welding with an open flame. Please see the Forest website for more information: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/asnf/
Strong, gusty winds are expected at various times throughout the week.
Check for RED FLAG conditions by dialing 593 or 928-333-3412 or on the website: 593info.org.
Unit Information
We joined Andy's family this morning, where they are camping on the Mineral Creek, for a picnic. The guys went and explored in Harris Cave, while the girls and Anthony stayed in camp and went on a nature hike.
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