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Campbell Fire: Saturday, July 15, 2023

Location of Origin: Forest Service Road 8861

Start Date: July 10, 2023

Size: 1,110 acres

Cause: Lightning/Natural

Percent Contained: 0

Personnel: 95

Fuels: Medium Logging Slash

Resources Assigned: 4 Crews, 5 Engines, 1 Helicopter, 2 Dozers

Operations: The Campbell fire is burning within the Wallow Fire footprint from 2011, which includes heavy dead and down fuels. This is a full suppression fire utilizing a confine and contain strategy to existing roads around the fire area. This will prioritize firefighter and public safety while conducting operations to contain the fire. Recent precipitation has moderated fire activity and growth over the last few days but is expected to diminish with today’s forecast which could increase fire behavior.

Weather: Today’s forecast calls for a near record high of 87 degrees with winds 10 - 15 mph.

Restrictions: The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests are in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, learn more at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/asnf/alerts-notices/?aid=81123.

Smoke: Go to fire.airnow.gov/ to see the latest smoke conditions in your community. Smoke may be visible from Hwy 191, especially at night.

Official fire information can be found on these sites:

• Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/azasf-campbell-fire
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apachesitgreavesnfs
• Apache-Sitgreaves website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/asnf