Fires
Perkinsville/Chino Valley Fire
Posted on April 30, 2013 | 2:25 pm
Grass fire east of Chino Valley…AZ State Fire is heading up the response. Local Response and U.S. Forestry Crews in support with mutual more...
69 Acre South Fork Fire Near Camp Wood
Posted on April 30, 2013 | 2:03 pm
69 Acre South Fork Fire Near Camp Wood Prescott, AZ (April 30, 2013) – A wildfire was reported on Monday March 28, at 2:54 pm on the Oro Ranch (Baca Float) approximately 1 mile west of the Apache Creek Wilderness (T17N, R7W, Sec 1). Firefighters arrived on scene last night and determined that the fire was on private land. Due to the proximity and threat to the more...
Gladiator Fire – Containment: 90%
Posted on June 12, 2012 | 5:10 pm
Size: Approximately 16,240 acres Cost: $14 million Terrain: Steep, rugged, brushy with very difficult access Insignificant fire behavior has been observed all week. Crews are still finding and extinguishing smoldering fuels in the interior as they continue to mop-up. Fire personnel will continue to patrol and monitor the perimeter this weekend for more...
Gladiator Fire 70% contained
Posted on May 31, 2012 | 10:25 am
Gladiator Fire - May 31, 2012 Size: Approximately 16,240 acres Containment: 70% Cost: $14 million NOTE: The Next Release Will Be On Monday, June 4 Insignificant fire behavior was observed as crews continue to patrol and mop-up. As small pockets of fuels continue to smolder some smoke will be visible in the community of Crown King and Pine Flat. more...
Gladiator Fire 45% contained
Posted on May 27, 2012 | 9:24 pm
May 27, 2012 Size: Approximately 16,240 acres Containment: 45% Cost: $13 million NOTE: At 6 a.m. today, the management of the Gladiator Fire transitioned from the Southwest Area Type 1 Incident Management Team to the Prescott National Forest Type III Incident Management Team. The resources needed to complete the containment and perform the necessary more...
FIRE EVACUEE RE-ENTRY AND RECOVERY
Posted on May 25, 2012 | 8:59 pm
GLADIATOR FIRE EVACUEE RE-ENTRY AND RECOVERY As of 8:00 am, Friday the 25th of May, the Sheriff’s Office has announced that re-entry efforts are on their way for the recently evacuated residents of Crown King. Law Enforcement will ensure that only residents of the affected communities are allowed in. Please be sure you have appropriate identification proving you are more...
Gladiator Fire 30% contained
Posted on May 24, 2012 | 3:40 pm
Size: Approximately 16,222 acres Containment: 30% Resources: 13 Type-1 Crews; 14 Type-2 Crews; 42 Engines; 35 Water Tenders; 5 Dozers; 3 Type 1 Helicopters; 2 Type 2 Helicopters; 2 Type 3 Helicopters Total no. of personnel: 1,146 personnel There will be an informal community gathering at 6 pm, Thursday, May 24 at more...
Gladiator Fire – 15,622 acres
Posted on May 23, 2012 | 2:33 pm
Size: Approximately 15,622 acres Containment: 26% Terrain: Steep, rugged, brushy with very difficult access Resources: 13 Type-1 Crews, 16 Type-2 Crews, 43 Engines, 37 Water Tenders, 5 Dozers, 6 Type 1 Helicopters, 2 Type 2 Helicopters, 2 Type 3 Helicopters, Total no. of personnel: 1,151 more...
Gladiator Fire Approximately 14,963 acres
Posted on May 22, 2012 | 12:40 pm
Gladiator Fire May 22, 2012 @ 9:00 am Size: Approximately 14,963 acres. Containment: 19% Resources: 13 Type-1 Crews, 16 Type-2 Crews, 43 Engines, 37 Water Tenders, 5 Dozers, 6 Type 1 Helicopters, 2 Type 2 Helicopters, 2 Type 3 Helicopters, Air Attack Total no. of personnel: 1,160 personnel Injuries to date: 6 There more...
Gladiator Fire Approximately 14,184 acres
Posted on May 21, 2012 | 10:10 am
Size: Approximately 14,184 acres Containment: 15% Resources: 13 Type-1 Crews, 15 Type-2 Crews, 44 Engines, 33 Water Tenders, 5 Dozers, 6 Type 1 Helicopters, 2 Type 2 Helicopters, 2 Type 3 Helicopters, Air Attack Total no. of personnel: 1,127 personnel Injuries to date: 6 There will be an more...
Gladiator Fire 5/20/12 9:00pm
Posted on May 20, 2012 | 10:09 pm
Size: Approximately 13,953 acres Containment: 15% Terrain: Steep, rugged, difficult access � Resources: 13 Type-1 Crews, 15 Type-2 Crews, 44 Engines, 33 Water Tenders, 5 Dozers, 5 Type 1 Helicopters, 2 Type 2 Helicopters, 4 Type 3 Helicopters, Air Attack Total no. of personnel: 1,127 more...
Gladiator Fire Public Meetings
Posted on May 19, 2012 | 6:36 pm
Gladiator Fire Public Events The Southwest Type 1 Incident Management Team will conduct an informal meeting for the public and media at Kyllo Park in Spring Valley, AZ at 6 pm on May 19, 2012. A community meeting will be held from 3 pm to 4 pm, Sunday, May 20 at the Mayer High School in Spring Valley, AZ. The topic of discussion will be an update on the Gladiator more...
Gladiator Fire 12,898 acres
Posted on May 19, 2012 | 10:40 am
Size: Approximately 12,898 acres Containment: 10% Values at Risk: Community of Crown King, structures in Battle Flat, Pine Flats and Turkey Creek areas. Additional threats are posed to Forest Service campgrounds, lookout towers, communications sites, power lines and historic sites within the Forest. � Resources: 13 Type-1 more...
Gladiator Fire Additional Evacuations
Posted on May 18, 2012 | 6:33 pm
The Gladiator fire has continued to movenorthwest, in the direction of Pine Flats. The Incident Management Team (IMT) in conjunction with the Yavapai County Sheriff’s office has ordered additional mandatory evacuations in the area of Pine Flats and Turkey Creek, effective at 5:00 pm Friday 5/18/2012. The Five P's of Immediate Evacuation: 1. People and Pets - And more...
Gladiator Fire – 9,900 acres
Posted on May 18, 2012 | 2:34 pm
Evacuations - An Evacuation Order remains in effect for the community of Crown King. Battle Flat is also under evacuation. The Communities of Pine Flats and Turkey Creek have been given a pre-evacuation advisory. For questions about Evacuations and Roadblocks, please contact the Yavapai County Sherriff’s Office at 928-713-2709. The Red Cross Shelter/Evacuation Center at more...
Gladiator Fire Update – Donations and Volunteers
Posted on May 18, 2012 | 1:57 pm
Arizonans are extremely generous with goods, services and money during emergencies and times of disaster and many have expressed interest in helping those who are suffering as a result of the Gladiator Fire. The immediate needs of the residents who have been evacuated from their homes are being met by the Grand Canyon Chapter of the American Red Cross and community more...
Gladiator Fire approximately 8,166 acres
Posted on May 18, 2012 | 8:52 am
Size: Approximately 8,166 acres Containment: 5% Cause: Human caused; originated from a structure fire on private property � Time/Date Started: Sunday, May 13 at 11:00 am Location: Community of Crown King (T10N, R1W, S14) Jurisdiction: Private property and the Prescott National Forest Fuels: Ponderosa pine and more...
Gladiator Fire 5-17-12
Posted on May 17, 2012 | 10:15 am
May 17, 2012 @ 9:00 am Size: Approximately 6,573 acres Containment: 5% A community meeting is planned for Thursday, May 17 at 6:00 pm at the Mayer High School, 17300 E. Mule Deer Drive, Spring Valley, AZ. An Evacuation Order remains in effect for the community of Crown King. Effective May 17th, the Red Cross more...
Gladiator Fire 5-16-12
Posted on May 16, 2012 | 9:29 am
Size: approximately 4,000 acres as of 3:00pm Total no. of personnel: 462 Injuries to date: 2 A community meeting is planned for Wednesday, May 16 at 6:00 pm at the Mayer High School, 17300 E. Mule Deer Drive, Spring Valley, AZ. Forecasted drier weather and associated strong winds may continue to complicate suppression efforts. Winds from the southeast and south more...
Gladiator Fire – May 15, 2012 @8:30 am
Posted on May 15, 2012 | 10:27 am
Size: approximately 1,700 acres based on last night’s infrared flight A community meeting is planned for Tuesday, May 15 at 6:00 pm at the Mayer High School, 17300 E. Mule Deer Drive, Spring Valley, AZ. Monday evening Joe Reinarz’s Southwest Area Type 1 Incident Management Team assumed management of the Gladiator Fire. Forecasted drier weather more...
Gladiator Fire
Posted on May 14, 2012 | 4:18 pm
As of 2pm today 5/14/12 the fire is at 1,300 acres. It is spoting about 1/2 a mile ahead of the fire. It is burning NW of of town. At 6:00pm tonight the type I team will take over. For a current fire map please click on the following attachement: 2pm 5-14-12 Gladiator Fire All the roads leading into Crown King are currently Closed. The main road, “Crown King more...
Gladiator Fire
Posted on May 14, 2012 | 10:59 am
A mandatory evacuation is in effect for the community of Crown King. An evacuation center has been established for the residents of Crown King at the Mayer Valley High School – 17300 E Mule Deer Drive, Mayer, AZ. We ask that even if you are not staying at the shelter that you please call or stop by and leave your information. The information you leave with them more...
Gladiator Fire
Posted on May 13, 2012 | 7:45 pm
At 4:45 PM, the Incident Command staff ordered mandatory evacuations from the town of Crown King. The designated evacuation center will be Mayer High School – 17300 E Mule Deer Drive, Mayer. Red Cross personnel will be on hand to assist those arriving from Crown King. Red Cross evacuation information is 928-237-6751. The Red Cross CANNOT provide information on the more...
Cherry Fire
Posted on May 12, 2012 | 6:20 pm
UPDATE 8:11pm. Residents are being let back into the area. The fire is currently under control. Current wildfire NE of Dewey between Hwy 69 and Hwy 169. Currently at 30 acres. The community of Cherry Creek is being evacuated to the Bradshaw Middle School. All residents are being asked to sign in at the school but are not required to more...
Lookout Fire 100% contained
Posted on September 27, 2011 | 11:11 am
September 26, 2011 @9:00 am Size: 20 Acres Containment: 100% Cause: Lightening Caused Time/Date Started: Tuesday, September 20 @10:00am Location: 10 Miles South of Prescott (T12N, R2W, S10) Fuels: Heavy dead and down; previous bug kill area; ponderosa pine and chaparral Terrain: Steep, rugged, difficult more...
Lookout Fire – 60% Contained
Posted on September 22, 2011 | 2:55 pm
Lookout Fire September 22, 2011 @9:00 am Size: 20 Acres| Containment: 60% Cause: Lightening Caused Time/Date Started: Tuesday, September 20 @10:00am Location: 10 Miles South of Prescott (T12N, R2W, S10) Fuels: Heavy dead and down; previous bug kill area; ponderosa pine and chaparral Terrain: Steep, more...
Update on Lookout Fire
Posted on September 21, 2011 | 1:34 pm
Size: 20 Acres Containment: 0% Cause: Lightening Caused � Time/Date Started: Tuesday, September 20 @10:00am Location: 10 Miles South of Prescott (T12N, R2W, S10) Fuels: Heavy dead and down; previous bug kill area; ponderosa pine and chaparral Terrain: Steep, rugged, difficult access Total Personnel: more...
Lookout Fire
Posted on September 21, 2011 | 8:32 am
The column of smoke you see to the south of Prescott is Lookout Fire. It is west of Lookout Mtn/southwest of Mt Tritle about 10 miles south of Prescott. It is currently 5 acres, burning in Ponderosa Pine/brush. Forest Service units are on scene. The fire has a low rate of spread. One air tanker has dropped retardant. The ground crews should make good progress on more...
Update on Schultz Fire in Flagstaff
Posted on November 7, 2010 | 11:31 pm
The resumption of drops from air tankers, along with repeated water drops by helicopters, allowed firefighters to make progress in building containment lines on the Schultz fire burning northeast of Flagstaff. A Red Cross shelter has been set up at Mount Elden Middle School located at thenorthwest corner of Linda Vista and Fourth Street in Flagstaff. Evacuees are more...
Schultz Fire in Flagstaff Prompts More Evacuations
Posted on November 5, 2010 | 11:28 pm
The resumption of drops from air tankers, along with repeated water drops by helicopters, allowed firefighters to make progress in building containment lines on the Schultz fire burning northeast of Flagstaff. The fire, now at an estimated 14,000 acres, was 20 percent contained, said Schultz Fire Commander Dugger Hughes at today's 6 p.m. media briefing. Sheriff more...
