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Siphon Fire Morning Update 09-17-2024
Siphon Fire
Publication Type: Announcement - 09/17/2024 - 10:00
SiphonFire Morning Update:
The Siphon Fire is currently 15,527 acres with 58% containment. Crews continue to patrol and monitor the fire’s perimeter and improve existing firelines. Dry conditions along with cooler temperatures are expected through midweek. There are 60 personnel assigned to the fire including 7 engines and 2 water tenders.
A Trails and Road Emergency Closure Order has been implemented to provide for public health and safety due to firefighting operations and fire danger associated with the Siphon Fire on the #TontoNF. Closed trailheads include First Water Trailhead, Crosscut Trailhead, Broadway Trailhead and Peralta Trailhead. This order shall be in effect from Sept. 16, 2024, at 8 a.m. through Sept. 30, 2024, at 6 p.m., unless rescinded. For a copy of this Order, visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/tonto/alerts-notices
Maricopa County has moved residents from GO status and lifted the evacuation order. The roadblock has been removed by Arizona Department of Transportation and SR 88 (Apache Trail) is open.
