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The Foote Fire started by lightning on June 14, 2024, and it continues to burn in remote terrain in the Blue Range Primitive Area, consuming dead and down fuels with low to moderate intensity. Fire growth has been moderate with overnight spread to the northwest and southeast. Fire managers expect occasional torching and small fire runs when the fire reaches pockets of heavier fuel loading. The fire is currently about one mile east of the Josh Ranch, and approximately three miles east of Blue, AZ.
| Current as of | Mon, 06/24/2024 - 14:53 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Phoenix |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning/Natural |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 12 miles south of Alpine, Arizona |
| Incident Commander | Nate Nozie Type 3 Incident Commander - USDA Forest Service |
| Coordinates |
33° 38' 44'' Latitude
-109° 10' 16
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 124 |
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| Size | 4,553 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 0% |
| Fuels Involved | Short Grass (1 foot) |
| Significant Events | Fire behavior is active with uphill runs, backing, and creeping. |
| Planned Actions |
Keep evaluating and reassessing Highway 191 for potential burn out operations. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
12 hours: Continued movement in all directions 24 hours: Continued movement in all directions 48 hours: Continued movement in all directions |
| Weather Concerns | Potential thunderstorm build up, and outflow winds associated with thunderstorms. |
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