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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: The majority of resources, including crews and engines, are demobilizing today. However, the remaining resources on the fire will continue patrolling and performing mop-up operations. Close monitoring of the fire will occur, while crews simultaneously engage in fire suppression repair activities. The primary objective of this repair work is to mitigate any adverse effects caused by the fire suppression efforts on the land, water, and natural resources.

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as Bartlett Dam Road and motorized trails within the St. Clair OHV area through June 7, 2024, until 6 p.m., unless rescinded.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: Rain is not expected at the site of the fire. Sunday, typical diurnal (happening or active during the daytime) and valley winds will prevail with South Southwest wind speeds up to 10 – 15 mph and gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.

Resources and Personnel Assigned: 77

Incident Information:

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

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