Verde Fire Update 8/22

 The Verde Fire on the Cave Creek Ranger District is a wildfire burning 1 mile south of Sheep Bridge. The fire is burning near FS Road 479 in grass and light brush and is approximately 165 acres. There are NO threats to any communities, and there are NO evacuations in effect. Firefighters are working to identify safe access to the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation. FS Road 269 (Bloody Basin) is closed east of FS Road 24 (Seven Springs) but remains open west of FS Road 24. Overnight humidity values are forecasted to be high at 50-70% and will help to decrease fire behavior overnight. There is a 10% chance of precipitation over the fire this evening. Please avoid the closure on FS Road 269 to allow fire equipment to safely travel to the incident and focus on suppression operations. An update will be posted in the morning on the status of the fire.