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Crown King Evacuation Status Changes from Ready to Set July 8 2021
Related Incident: Tiger Fire
Publication Type: News
Incident Commander: Dave Gesser
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
COMMUNITY MEETING-Facebook Live with the IC and Operations Thursday, July 8 at 8pm. Prescott National Forest Facebook Page
The Tiger Fire crossed a management action point Wednesday afternoon which prompted the Incident Management Team to recommend to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office that Crown King be alerted that their evacuation status has changed from “Ready” to “Set”.
ROAD CLOSURES: At the request of the incident management team, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office has closed the Crown King Road (County Road 59) between Crown King and Cleator effective at 8 a.m. July 7, 2021, except for assigned fire related personnel and residents with identification. The Crown King Road was closed for the safety of firefighters using heavy equipment working in the closure area along County Road 59. The Bumblebee Road remains closed from Black Canyon City to the junction of County Roads 179 and 178.
With the community of Crown King in a “Set” status, the town is now closed to the public. Residents only will be allowed in and out.
The Tiger Fire was very active yesterday. On the north and western perimeter of the fire, the continued high temperatures and low humidity combined with burnout operations north and south along the 52 road in the vicinity of the wilderness boundary, produced a large amount of smoke during the afternoon. Other smoke columns within the fire perimeter were more visible as unburned pockets of fuel on the interior of the fire were consumed.
Crews continued to prepare the Crown King Road (County Road 59) for a possible contingency firing operation between Cleator and Crown King, should conditions require that tactic in coming days. Other crews worked patrolling, extinguishing hotspots, and securing the eastern perimeter of the fire.
WEATHER: Forecasts call for slightly less hot and dry weather with a slight chance of thunderstorms Thursday along with the accompanying threat of gusty outflow winds.
EVACUATIONS: Presently the communities of Cleator and portions of Black Canyon City are in “READY” status. Crown King and the Lorena Gulch Cabins are in “SET” status and Horsethief Basin is in “GO” status in accordance with Arizona’s Ready-Set-Go Program https://ein.az.gov/ready-set-go
FOREST CLOSURES: Arizona’s publicly managed lands are in widely different levels of closure/restrictions. Those planning to visit Arizona’s outdoors should consult appropriate land management agency web sites immediately prior to planning a trip to determine current restrictions and emergency fire area closures.
Visit: https://wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions for current restrictions.
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Tiger Fire Public Safety Closure July 8 2021
Related Incident: Tiger Fire
Publication Type: Closures
Order Number: 03-09-03-21-283
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
U.S. FOREST SERVICE PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST
BRADSHAW RANGER DISTRICT
TIGER FIRE PUBLIC SAFETY CLOSURE
PROHIBITIONS
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on the roads and within the area described in this Order (the "Restricted Area") and as depicted on the attached map, hereby incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A, within the Bradshaw Chino Valley Ranger District, Prescott National Forest, Yavapai County, Arizona.
1. Going into or being upon the Restricted Area. 36 C.F.R. § 261.53(e).
2. Being on the road. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).
EXEMPTIONS
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:
1. Persons with a written Forest Service authorization specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order.
2. Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or :firefighting resource in the perf01mance of an official duty.
3. Residents, owners and lessees of private property within the Restricted Area are allowed ingress and egress only to and from their properties.
RESTRICTED AREA
The Restricted Area consists of all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the boundary starting at the intersection of National Forest System Road (NFSR) 94 and the National Forest (NF) boundary, proceeding south along the NF boundary for approximately 11 miles, then following the NF boundary east for approximately 6 miles, then south 2 miles, then east 12 miles, then north approximately 17 miles, then west 3 miles, to the intersection with County Road (CR) 177, then following west along CR 177 for approximately 7 miles to its intersection with NFSR 52, then following NFSR 52 northwest 4 miles, to its intersection with NFSR 82, then following NFSR 82 south for approximately 3 miles to its intersection with NFSR 82A, then following NFSR 82A southwest to its intersection with NFSR 94, then following NFSR 94 northwest approximately 3 miles back to the point of beginning at its intersection with the NF boundary.
Note: NFSR 94 is closed from NFSR 82A to the NF boundary. CR 177 is closed under the authority of the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office in support of this Order from the NF boundary to NFSR 52. NFSR 52 is closed from CR 177 to NFSR 82. NFSR 82 is closed from NFSR 52 to NFSR 82A. NFSR 82A is closed from NFSR 82 to NFSR 94.
PURPOSE
To provide for public and fire fighter health and safety due to firefighting operations and fire danger associated with the uncontrolled Tiger Fire on the Prescott National Forest.
IMPLEMENTATION
1. This Order will be effective on July 08, 2021, at 08:00 a.m. and shall remain in effectuntil 6:00 a.m. on August 30, 2021, or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.
2. A map identifying the Restricted Area is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A.
3. Any violation of this prohibition is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both ( see 16 U.S.C. § 551, 18 U.S.C. § 357 l (b)(6), 18 U.S.C. § 358l(b)(7)).
4. Further information regarding this Order may be obtained at the Bradshaw Ranger District located in Prescott, Arizona, telephone number 928 443-8000, and at the Prescott National Forest Supervisor's Office in Chino Valley, telephone number 928 777-2200, and at http://www.fs.usda.gov/prescott.
5. This Order supersedes order No. 03-09-03-21-282 signed on July 06, 2021 and any other Orders prohibiting the same acts covered by this Order.
Done at Chino Valley this 8th day of July 2021
DALE DEITER
Forest Supervisor Prescott National Forest
Digitally signed by DALE DEITER Date: 2021.07.08 07:29:21
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Community Meeting on FacebookCrown King status changed to SET 7821
Related Incident: Tiger Fire
Publication Type: Announcement
COMMUNITY MEETING-Facebook Live with the IC and Operations Thursday, July 8 at 8pm. Prescott National Forest Facebook Page
The Tiger Fire crossed a management action point Wednesday afternoon which prompted the Incident Management Team to recommend to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office that Crown King be alerted that their evacuation status has changed from “Ready” to “Set”.Notice for Residents and Property OwnersCrown King Road
Related Incident: Tiger Fire
Publication Type: Announcement
Residents and property owners using County Road 59 (Crown King Road) are asked to please stay off the road between 9:00 a.m. and 6 p.m. This is the time of day when use of the roads by fire personnel and heavy equipment is heaviest.
This will help ensure your safety and the safety of firefighters. If you must travel during these hours, please be prepared for significant delays.
Increased Humidity Slows Tiger Fire Spread July 9 2021
Related Incident: Tiger Fire
Publication Type: News
Tiger Fire
Public Information: (928) 925-1111
Containment: 29%
Cause: Lightning
Location: 11 miles east of Crown King
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Facebook Live with the IC and Operations Friday, July 9 at 8pm. Prescott National Forest Facebook Page.
With the community of Crown King in a “Set” status, the town is now closed to the public. Only residents will be allowed in and out.
FIRE CLOSURES: The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office and Prescott National Forest have closed County Road 177 and national forest lands generally south of County Road 177 from Mayer, west to Palace Station, except for Crown King residents with identification. For detailed information see: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/7595/60663/
Yesterday the fire perimeter between Black Canyon City north to Castle Creek and west of Bumble Bee was contained. Due to increased humidity, the fires overall intensity slowed but remained active. Firefighters remained abreast of the fire’s westward progress in the Horsethief Basin area by using firing operations from prepared lines to direct fire movement away from structures and improvements.
Other crews worked to prepare the Crown King Road (County Road 59) for possible contingency firing operations between Cleator and Crown King, should future conditions require that tactic. Preparations for potential firing operations were also made along portions of Black Canyon Road (FS 101) as the fire moved downhill north and east toward more defensible terrain. A late afternoon rain cell dropped moisture over the northern portion of the fire.
Today firefighters are working on structure protection operations to protect Crown King. These actions include re-clearing previous fire control lines and temporarily installing pumps and sprinklers. In Horsethief Basin, crews are monitoring yesterday’s burnouts and providing point protection tactics as needed to protect structures and improvements. Other resources are monitoring the fires progress south of Cleator, ready to do a firing operation to slow or redirect the fire’s movement.
WEATHER: Forecasts call for continuing hot weather with increased chances of thunderstorms and accompanying gusty outflow winds.
EVACUATIONS: Presently the communities of Cleator and portions of Black Canyon City are in “READY” status. Crown King and the Lorena Gulch Cabins are in “SET” status and Horsethief Basin is in “GO” status in accordance with Arizona’s Ready-Set-Go Program https://ein.az.gov/ready-set-go
FOREST CLOSURES: Arizona’s publicly managed lands are in widely different levels of closure/restrictions. Those planning to visit Arizona’s outdoors should consult appropriate land management agency web sites immediately prior to planning a trip to determine current restrictions and emergency fire area closures. Visit: https://wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions for current restrictions.
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Related Incident: Tiger Fire
Publication Type: Announcement
Facebook Live with the IC and Operations Friday, July 9 at 8pm. Prescott National Forest Facebook Page.
https://www.facebook.com/PrescottNF
With the community of Crown King in a “Set” status, the town is now closed to the public. Only residents will be allowed in and out.
FIRE CLOSURES: The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office and Prescott National Forest have closed County Road 177 and national forest lands generally south of County Road 177 from Mayer, west to Palace Station, except for Crown King residents with identification. For detailed information see: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/7595/60663/
Black Canyon City Evacuation Status Lifted July 10 2021
Related Incident: Tiger Fire
Publication Type: News
Tiger Fire
Cause: Lightning
Location: 11 miles east of Crown King
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Facebook Live with the IC and Operations Sunday, July 11th at 8pm. Prescott National Forest Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/PrescottNF
With the community of Crown King in a “Set” status, the town remains closed to the public. Only residents are allowed in and out.
FIRE CLOSURES: The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office and Prescott National Forest have closed County Road 177 and national forest lands generally south of County Road 177 from Mayer west to Palace Station, except for Crown King residents with identification. For detailed information see: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/7595/60663/
After a thunderstorm Thursday night and its associated higher humidity, the fire was less active yesterday until late afternoon when fuels dried. Firefighters in Horsethief Basin identified one portion of a fire line that may be fired to widen the barrier as a contingency to future fire movement but wet conditions from Thursday night’s thunderstorm delayed that action. Other crews continued to prepare the Crown King Road (County Road 59) and Black Canyon Road (FS 101) for possible contingency firing operations. At Crown King, sprinkler and water line preparations remained and fire managers used a bulldozer and a hand crew to improve fire barriers constructed during previous year’s fires.
Today firefighters again work on structure protection operations to protect Crown King. In Horsethief Basin, crews are monitoring previous burnouts, providing point protection tactics as needed to protect structures and improvements, and waiting for an opportunity to fire a remaining contingency line. Other resources are monitoring the fire south of Cleator and poised to initially attack new lightning fires should they ignite from forecast thunderstorms.
WEATHER: Forecasts call for hot weather with a chance of thunderstorms and accompanying gusty outflow winds this afternoon.
EVACUATIONS: The Yavapai County Sheriff’s office Friday rescinded the Black Canyon City ”Ready” evacuation designation. Crown King and the Lorena Gulch Cabins remain in “SET” and Horsethief Basin is in “GO” status in accordance with Arizona’s Ready-Set-Go Program https://ein.az.gov/ready-set-go
FOREST CLOSURES: Arizona’s publicly managed lands are in widely different levels of closure/restrictions. Those planning to visit Arizona’s outdoors should consult appropriate land management agency web sites immediately prior to planning a trip to determine current restrictions and emergency fire area closures. Visit: https://wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions for current restrictions.
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Prescott National Forest - Twitter: twitter.com/PrescottNFTiger Fire Announcements for July 10 2021
Related Incident: Tiger Fire
Publication Type: Announcement
Facebook Live with the IC and Operations Sunday, July 11th at 8pm. Prescott National Forest Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/PrescottNF
With the community of Crown King in a “Set” status, the town remains closed to the public. Only residents are allowed in and out.
FIRE CLOSURES: The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office and Prescott National Forest have closed County Road 177 and national forest lands generally south of County Road 177 from Mayer west to Palace Station, except for Crown King residents with identification. For detailed information see: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/7595/60663/
Tiger Fire Crews Responding to Brush Fire Along I17 July 10 2021
Related Incident: Tiger Fire
Publication Type: Announcement
Daisy Mountain Fire crews are working the brushfire in the median of I-17 just south of Bumble Bee Road. Traffic is down to one lane in each direction. Forward progress of the fire has been stopped and crews are working on mop up.
Morning Dust From Salt River Valley Night Storm Obscures Tiger Fire
Related Incident: Tiger Fire
Publication Type: News
Containment: 43%
Cause: Lightning
Location: 11 miles east of Crown King
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Facebook Live with the IC and Operations Sunday, July 11th at 8pm. Prescott National Forest Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/PrescottNF
With the community of Crown King in a “Set” status, the town remains closed to the public. Only residents are allowed in and out.
FIRE CLOSURES: The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office and Prescott National Forest have closed County Road 177 and national forest lands generally south of County Road 177 from Mayer west to Palace Station, except for Crown King residents with identification. For detailed information see: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/7595/60663/
An early morning dust event in the eastern Salt River Valley occurred late Friday night pushing dust over the entire Tiger Fire area, limiting visibility to less than one mile Saturday.
Saturday afternoon a new fire was reported along Interstate 17 near the Bumble Bee exit at Milepost 248. Daisy Mountain Fire Department and initial attack resources from the Tiger Fire responded to quickly halt the fire’s spread at about three acres. Interstate 17 was temporarily closed in both directions but was soon reopened. The Tiger Fire burned actively Saturday, with most columns of smoke coming from the northwestern section of the fire in the Horsethief Basin and Dead Cow Springs area. Firefighters worked on structure protection actions at Crown King, Lorena Gulch, and Horsethief Basin and evaluated conditions and need for a firing operation around Horse Thief lookout. Other crews worked to complete fire lines along Crown King Road between Crown King and Cleator.
Today firefighters remain working on structure protection operations at Crown King. In Horsethief Basin crews are providing point protection tactics as needed to protect structures and other assets, while waiting for an opportunity to fire a remaining contingency line when conditions allow. Other resources are monitoring the eastern fire line while remaining ready to attack new fires in the Team’s initial response area should ignitions result from forecast thunderstorms.
WEATHER: Forecasts call for hot weather with a chance of thunderstorms and accompanying gusty outflow winds this afternoon.
EVACUATIONS: Crown King and the Lorena Gulch Cabins remain in “SET” and Horsethief Basin is in “GO” status in accordance with Arizona’s Ready-Set-Go Program https://ein.az.gov/ready-set-go
FOREST CLOSURES: Arizona’s publicly managed lands are in widely different levels of closure/restrictions. Those planning to visit Arizona’s outdoors should consult appropriate land management agency web sites immediately prior to planning a trip to determine current restrictions and emergency fire area closures. Visit: https://wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions for current restrictions.
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