Unit 27 fire
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Very bad news, more than doubled in sized in a day, now over 100k acres:
http://inciweb.org/incident/2262/
http://inciweb.org/incident/2262/
I hope people, homes and personal property are saved as this is going to be a BIG fire. Hard to fight right now because of the terrain and low humidity.
In the long run this will be a very good thing. Much like the Rodeo Chedeski fire 7 or 8 years ago. Game and fish said the wildlife return to the burn areas almost immediatley after a fire as it greens up very quickly. Monsoons generally start in mid to late June in this part of the state.
In the long run this will be a very good thing. Much like the Rodeo Chedeski fire 7 or 8 years ago. Game and fish said the wildlife return to the burn areas almost immediatley after a fire as it greens up very quickly. Monsoons generally start in mid to late June in this part of the state.
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I was up at Rezervation Lake from Friday to Tuesday. On Monday took the wife to the Catwalk in Glenwood, NM. We could see the fire really getting going as we were driving back. Whats strange is NM is dry as a bone and everything from Alpine to big lake is fairly green. NM might be in big trouble too if the winds shift. The wind is just crazy this year.
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Over 1,000 people fighting the fire, over 140k acres burned, no containment in sight! This is going to be a bad one for sure.
Sad for sure...
Karen Warnick - The Independent
ROUND VALLEY ? A meeting of officials from Springerville, Eagar, Apache County, Navajo County, the White Mountain Apache Tribe, the health district, emergency management and others was held at 10 a.m. this morning, June 4. Plans were discussed for preparing for the eventuality of further evacuations.
The following information is from that meeting:
-Those with health and breathing issues are encouraged to leave the area now. The smoke will not be getting better.
-At this time there is no evacuation alert for Round Valley, but a pre-evacuation notice is expected to come within the next few days. Greer is still under an evacuation alert and a team of law enforcement personnel from surrounding areas went door-to-door to inform residents to be ready to evacuate at any time. If Greer is evacuated, the Sunrise resort and surrounding areas will be evacuated at the same time.
-Highway 260 towards McNary will be closed and evacuation should be by way of Highway 60.
-Check this website and 593 for further information and for the evacuation checklist that residents can use to begin preparing. The checklist is also available at www.readysetgo.com.
-The White Mountain Regional Medical Center is already transporting patients out of the area and is only open for emergencies.
-The Incident Command Teams are moving operations into Eagar at the Rodeo grounds and the schools. More resources are pouring into the area and will be based out of the Rodeo grounds. Sixty information personnel are coming into the area to spread throughout the communities at common meeting areas and businesses to spread current information and assist the public with what to do. Many will be at the White Mountain Joint Information Center at the Round Valley Primary School.
-Officials stressed that if or when the evacuation order is given, everyone should leave. If people stay behind it will hinder their efforts to fight the fire and save structures. If you choose to stay you will be restricted to your property. If you set foot off of the property you will be escorted out of town and not allowed to return.
-Nutrioso is expected to be the first community to be impacted by the fire. Local residents can best prepare by cleaning up long grass and wood piles away from structures. It is requested by the fire departments that residents not water their yards or gardens as it won't do any good and will deplete the water supply for saving structures.
-Officials stressed that this fire is a marathon not a sprint and people should be prepared for the long haul and not to panic. Helping neighbors and securing your property is your first obligation.
-The Round Valley Animal Rescue is setting up kennels donated from Petsmart Charities at the St. Johns Fair grounds to house animals. Residents can leave their animals there for care when leaving the area. If anyone has horses or cows that have to be moved, they have trailers available. Please call (928) 551-0803 to make arrangements. Donations, hay and pet food is also needed.
-A public information meeting will be held today at 4 p.m. at the Round Valley High School Auditorium.
The fire is currently at 143,000 acres and that figure is expected to increase later today. There is no containment and none is expected for several days. High winds and the potential for dry thunderstorms increase the risk of the fire spreading.
Reports indicate that many people are planning to leave towns in Round
Valley and elsewhere where the smoky conditions are becoming
intolerable. Dave Sherman with the White Mountain Outpost of the
Salvation Army said any evacuees are welcome at Blue Ridge Schools in
Lakeside at the Red Cross shelter. They can accommodate up to 150
people and are prepared to set up an additional shelter in Show Low if
it becomes necessary.
Karen Warnick - The Independent
ROUND VALLEY ? A meeting of officials from Springerville, Eagar, Apache County, Navajo County, the White Mountain Apache Tribe, the health district, emergency management and others was held at 10 a.m. this morning, June 4. Plans were discussed for preparing for the eventuality of further evacuations.
The following information is from that meeting:
-Those with health and breathing issues are encouraged to leave the area now. The smoke will not be getting better.
-At this time there is no evacuation alert for Round Valley, but a pre-evacuation notice is expected to come within the next few days. Greer is still under an evacuation alert and a team of law enforcement personnel from surrounding areas went door-to-door to inform residents to be ready to evacuate at any time. If Greer is evacuated, the Sunrise resort and surrounding areas will be evacuated at the same time.
-Highway 260 towards McNary will be closed and evacuation should be by way of Highway 60.
-Check this website and 593 for further information and for the evacuation checklist that residents can use to begin preparing. The checklist is also available at www.readysetgo.com.
-The White Mountain Regional Medical Center is already transporting patients out of the area and is only open for emergencies.
-The Incident Command Teams are moving operations into Eagar at the Rodeo grounds and the schools. More resources are pouring into the area and will be based out of the Rodeo grounds. Sixty information personnel are coming into the area to spread throughout the communities at common meeting areas and businesses to spread current information and assist the public with what to do. Many will be at the White Mountain Joint Information Center at the Round Valley Primary School.
-Officials stressed that if or when the evacuation order is given, everyone should leave. If people stay behind it will hinder their efforts to fight the fire and save structures. If you choose to stay you will be restricted to your property. If you set foot off of the property you will be escorted out of town and not allowed to return.
-Nutrioso is expected to be the first community to be impacted by the fire. Local residents can best prepare by cleaning up long grass and wood piles away from structures. It is requested by the fire departments that residents not water their yards or gardens as it won't do any good and will deplete the water supply for saving structures.
-Officials stressed that this fire is a marathon not a sprint and people should be prepared for the long haul and not to panic. Helping neighbors and securing your property is your first obligation.
-The Round Valley Animal Rescue is setting up kennels donated from Petsmart Charities at the St. Johns Fair grounds to house animals. Residents can leave their animals there for care when leaving the area. If anyone has horses or cows that have to be moved, they have trailers available. Please call (928) 551-0803 to make arrangements. Donations, hay and pet food is also needed.
-A public information meeting will be held today at 4 p.m. at the Round Valley High School Auditorium.
The fire is currently at 143,000 acres and that figure is expected to increase later today. There is no containment and none is expected for several days. High winds and the potential for dry thunderstorms increase the risk of the fire spreading.
Reports indicate that many people are planning to leave towns in Round
Valley and elsewhere where the smoky conditions are becoming
intolerable. Dave Sherman with the White Mountain Outpost of the
Salvation Army said any evacuees are welcome at Blue Ridge Schools in
Lakeside at the Red Cross shelter. They can accommodate up to 150
people and are prepared to set up an additional shelter in Show Low if
it becomes necessary.
caelkhnter
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Over 2,000 firefighters on the fire now, and it has grown to almost 200,000 acres. No containment in sight.
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Fire is pushing 250,000 acres now. Red Flag warning in effect for High winds and low HR. This cali Hunter has been ordered up to assist. Very bad fire season for you folks....Heart broke for you guys. be there in about 12 hours to help out.
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Worst part, 0% containment and more strong winds are on the way. Just nothing working out right for the fire fighters on this one so far!
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Well, one this is certain: The Wallow fire will surpass the Rodeo-Chediski as the largest fire in Arizona history. At 311,000 acres and 0% contained, its inevitable. The only question now is....how big will it get?
Looking at the map, its got tons of fuel to the east, into New Mexico. Fuel will run out on the northern flanks. The western, southern and eastern flanks have unlimited growth potential.
Will we have our first 1,000,000 acre fire?? Dunno. Time will tell.
Pray that the monsoons come fast!!!! And they are wet storms right off the bat! Sad, sad, sad seeing some of the most beautiful country burn.
Looking at the map, its got tons of fuel to the east, into New Mexico. Fuel will run out on the northern flanks. The western, southern and eastern flanks have unlimited growth potential.
Will we have our first 1,000,000 acre fire?? Dunno. Time will tell.
Pray that the monsoons come fast!!!! And they are wet storms right off the bat! Sad, sad, sad seeing some of the most beautiful country burn.
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Wow. Me and just about every bow hunter I know just drew right across the border from Alpine for Elk. I cant even be mad because I know there are a lot of people hurting far beyond the cost of a tag. Dang though. It was such a great hunt last year.....
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This fire is so huge it hard to understand the numbers they are putting out. But if you see the damage with your own eyes it becomes real in a hurry, I saw the Yellowstone fire and how much damage it did and how far it stretched and this fire makes that one look small.
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Here is a link to a website that keeps updating information about this and other Wildfires in the SouthWest:
http://inciweb.org/incident/2262/
Currently 389k acres and 0% containment!
http://inciweb.org/incident/2262/
Currently 389k acres and 0% containment!
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Anyone know if Sprucedale ranch is safe. I used to spend summers there when i was a kid. The Wiltbanks own the ranch. It's 42nm south (180 deg) of the St. John VORTAC.
Paul
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Anyone know if Sprucedale ranch is safe. I used to spend summers there when i was a kid. The Wiltbanks own the ranch. It's 42nm south (180 deg) of the St. John VORTAC.
Paul
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Nicerack, I heard that they lost 4 of the smaller cabins but not the main lodge. My brother is on the Sheriffs Department and he confirmed that. Pray for all the firefighters as well as the evacuees!!!!!!!!
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No the Blue Primative Area has not yet burned south of the post office.
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Does anyone know if the fire has entered unit C on the San Carlos Apache Reservation?
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