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Payson Ranger District firefighters first responded the evening of Saturday, Dec. 14 as the fire burned from the Tonto and spread onto the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest.
| Current as of | Sun, 12/22/2024 - 19:58 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 17.5 miles northeast of Payson, AZ along the Mogollon Rim |
| Incident Commander | William Dudley, ICT3/Andy Nordquist, ICT3t |
| Coordinates |
34° 22' 15.6'' Latitude
-111° 03' 32.4
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 181 |
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| Size | 898 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 0% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 02/28/2025 |
| Fuels Involved | Burning in timber and chaparral. Area fuels are abnormally dry due to La Nina conditions coupled with the southerly aspect of the fire |
| Significant Events | Moderate, Creeping, Flanking, Short-range Spotting with 3-5 foot flame lengths. |
| Planned Actions |
Hold the fire west of FS Road 76, north of the Highline Trail and FS Road 76K, and east of Horton Trail. Continue monitoring fire's eastern spread and prepping proposed control lines and infrastructure. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
12 hours: Fire will continue minimal growth in east Horton drainage. Crews will fire where needed on the FS Road 76 to stay even with the fire edge. 24 hours: Fire as needed along FS Road 76 to stay even with the fire edge. Crews will prep along Highway 260 corridor, construct handline in fuel break along Christopher Creek, and continue structure triage to protect values at risk. 48 hours: Fire as needed along FS Road 76 to stay even with the fire edge. Crews will prep along Highway 260 corridor, construct handline in fuel break along Christopher Creek, and continue structure triage to protect values at risk. |
| Remarks |
Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery, Tonto Creek Estates, and Zane Grey Cabins have been placed in SET. |
| Weather Concerns | Increasing RH% to 25 to 30% Monday with better overnight recovery. Minimal winds Monday. Possible light precipitation on 12/24 and 12/25. |
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