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Start Date: 05/05/2024       Location: Cave Creek Ranger District at MM 8 off Horseshoe Lake Road 

Cause: Human-caused                  Acres: 512                            Containment: 50%   

Evacuations: Horseshoe Lake Campground 

Structures: 0            Destroyed: 1 corral

Today’s Activity: All forward progress has been stopped although fuels continue to smolder in the interior of the fire. Fire crews will continue with mop up and have started suppression repair. We ask the public to avoid the Horseshoe Dam and Lake area for their own safety and to allow firefighters to work safely. Public and firefighter safety is always our top priority. In addition, please do not fly drones near or over a wildfire. Drones and firefighting aircraft are a dangerous mix and could lead to accidents or slow down wildfire suppression. If you fly, we can’t. 

Closure: The road closure is still in effect for the entire portion of NFSR 205, also known as Horseshoe Dam Road, starting from NFSR 19, also known as Bartlett Dam Road and motorized trails within the St. Clair OHV area through June 7, 2024, until 6 p.m., unless rescinded. For the safety of firefighters and the public, please avoid the area during fire suppression operations. Click to view the closure order and map.

Weather: The dry conditions and breezes Saturday afternoon may lead to brief elevated fire weather conditions. Temperatures Saturday will be seasonal with afternoon highs in the mid to upper 80’s. Skies will remain mostly clear with no rain in the forecast.

Resources and Personnel Assigned: 143

Incident Information:

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/aztnf-horse-fire-aztnf

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