Facebook Live with the Incident Commander and Operations Tuesday, July 13th at 8p.m. 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 Activity Declines July 12, 2021
Public Information: (928) 925-1111           
Email: 2021.tiger@firenet.gov     
Size: 16,246 acres                                                   
Containment:  43%
Cause: Lightning                                             
Location: 11 miles east of Crown King      
Start Date: June 30, 2021, 3:45 p.m.           
Incident Personnel: 319
Incident Commander: Dave Gesser            

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Facebook Live with the IC and Operations Tuesday, July 13th at 8p.m. 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/

Fire activity declined Sunday with increased humidity over the Tiger Fire. Although area thunderstorms to date have not supplied significant rain on the fire, they have been a daily event in the surrounding area and have increased humidity levels. The effect has been diminished fire activity as lighter fuels absorb moisture associated with higher humidity and quickly becoming less flammable and unavailable to ignite larger fuels.

Remaining heat exists in the Dead Cow Springs area and south to Horsethief Basin, all on the Tiger Fire’s western flank. There were also some interior isolated smoke columns appearing within the fire footprint as isolated pockets of fuel continued burning.

Today’s fire operations plan consists of a robust initial attack division to handle anticipated local lightning and continued point protection and suppression repair work on Crown King and Horsethief Basin roads. Crown King residents may encounter traffic delays from grading and mastication work along roads leading into and out of their community.

WEATHER: Increasing chances of area thunderstorms and accompanying gusty outflow winds for the next three days. Possible flooding can accompany localized rain events during the same period.

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.

Inciweb:   https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7595/

Prescott National Forest - Facebook: www.facebook.com/PrescottNF

Prescott National Forest - Twitter: twitter.com/PrescottNF

Tiger Fire July 13, 2021

Public Information: (928) 925-1111           

Email: 2021.tiger@firenet.gov      
Size: 16,273 acres                                 
Containment:  50%            
Cause: Lightning                                                   
Location: 11 miles east of Crown King              
Start Date: June 30, 2021, 3:45 p.m. 
Incident Personnel: 280
Incident Commander: Dave Gesser            

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Facebook Live with the IC and Operations Tuesday, July 13th at 8p.m. 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/

Despite extreme weather hitting the Prescott airport Sunday evening, the Tiger Fire has received little moisture from passing thunderstorms.

Tiger Fire activity declined again yesterday. Overnight an infrared flight was conducted that indicated few remaining hot spots across the fire’s footprint.  Several were detected along the western perimeter near Twin Peaks that threatened the perimeter.  Firefighters and engines isolated and contained these spots while other resources began suppression repair and rehabilitation of fire lines. Suppression repair includes installing water bars on roads and fire lines to deter erosion, chipping brush cut during fire line work, and removing tools and gear used during suppression.

Two crews departed the Tiger Fire yesterday to assist with a new lightning start southwest of Prescott.

Today’s fire operations will be continued monitoring of the fire perimeter, suppression repair, and removal of equipment and tools. Firefighting resources will also be monitoring the perimeter for continued security as the fire footprint cools.

WEATHER: Increasing chances of area thunderstorms and accompanying gusty outflow winds for the next two days. Possible flooding can accompany localized rain events during this period.

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.

Inciweb:   https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7595/
Prescott National Forest - Facebook: www.facebook.com/PrescottNF
Prescott National Forest - Twitter: twitter.com/PrescottNF 

Facebook Live with the IC and Operations Tuesday, July 13th at 8p.m. 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/

There will be no additional Facebook Live broadcasts with the Incident Commander for the Tiger Fire. 
 
For more information on the Tiger Fire visit:  
Inciweb:   https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7595/
Prescott National Forest - Facebook: www.facebook.com/PrescottNF
Prescott National Forest - Twitter: twitter.com/PrescottNF 

Tiger Fire

July 14, 2021

Public Information: (928) 925-1111          
Email: 2021.tiger@firenet.gov     
Size: 16,278 acres              
Containment:  50%        
Cause: Lightning               
Location: 11 miles east of Crown King      
Start Date: June 30, 2021, 3:45 p.m.
Incident Personnel: 280

Incident Commander: Dave Gesser             

ANNOUNCEMENTS: There will be no additional Facebook Live broadcasts with the IC for the Tiger Fire.

FIRE CLOSURE: 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/ The Tiger Fire perimeter was quiet Tuesday as the fire footprint cooled. Crews patrolled, monitored, and continued to work on fire line rehabilitation and removal of unneeded fire equipment. A grader resumed repair of roads damaged by fire traffic. Crews also were available to provide initial attack for any new fire ignitions in our area. An incoming incident commander began getting familiar with the fire suppression work that has been conducted. Wednesday’s activities will be continued patrol, monitoring and fire suppression repair of fire lines. The Crown King Road will be in use by heavy equipment until Thursday morning as they transit the fire area to be loaded on their transports for removal on more accessible terrain. This will be the final update from Southwest Incident Command Team #3. The fire will revert to local management Thursday morning at 6 a.m. and Team #3 will prepare for its next incident mobilization.  Incident Commander Dave Gesser extends his sincere appreciation to the communities of Crown King, Black Canyon City, Cleator, Mayer/Spring Valley, and Yavapai County, for your patience and cooperation on this challenging wildfire. He recognizes the challenges fire suppression operations cause for your communities. Thank you for allowing us to work with you through this complex incident. WEATHER: Increasing chances of area thunderstorms and accompanying gusty outflow winds for the next several days. Possible flooding can accompany localized rain events during this period. EVACUATIONS:  All Tiger Fire evacuation status designations by the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office have been rescinded effective 8 a.m. this morning. FOREST RESTRICTIONS: Arizona’s publicly managed lands are in widely different levels of 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.

Inciweb:   https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7595/

Prescott National Forest - Facebook: www.facebook.com/PrescottNF

Prescott National Forest - Twitter: twitter.com/PrescottNF

 

 

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREFOREST SERVICE
PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST
TIGER FIRE PUBLIC SAFETY CLOSURE
TERMINATION ORDER

Pursuant to Title 16 USC 551 and Title 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b), Order Number 03-09-03-21-282 and all prohibitions listed therein affecting the Prescott National Forest, Arizona dated July 7, 2021 and signed by Dale A. Deiter are hereby rescinded and terminated, effective 1500, Tuesday, July 13, 2021.
Done this 13th day of July, 2021 at Prescott, Arizona.

 

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

FOREST SERVICE

    PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST

 

TIGER FIRE PUBLIC SAFETY CLOSURE

 

TERMINATION ORDER

 

Pursuant to Title 16 USC 551 and Title 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b), Order Number 03-09-03-21-283 and all prohibitions listed therein affecting the Prescott National Forest, Arizona dated July 8, 2021 and signed by Dale A. Deiter are hereby rescinded and terminated, effective 06:00, Thursday, July 15, 2021.

Done this 13th day of July, 2021 at Prescott, Arizona.

 

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 within the area and on roads and trail 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)
 

3.     Being on the trail.  36 C.F.R. § 261.55 (a)
 

 

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 performance of an official duty.
 

3.     Persons with a written Forest Service authorization specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order.

 

RESTRICTED AREA

 

The Restricted Area consists of all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the boundary starting at the intersection of County Road (CR) 59 and the National Forest (NF) boundary, proceeding south along the NF boundary for approximately 10  miles, then following the NF boundary west for approximately 8 miles, then following northeast along National Forest System Trail (NFST) 233 for approximately 5 miles to its intersection with National Forest System Road (NFSR) 100, then following NFSR 100 northwest 2 miles, to its intersection with    NFSR 52, then following NFSR 52 northwest for approximately 3 miles to its intersection with CR 59, then following CR 59 northwest 15 miles back to the point of beginning at its intersection with the NF boundary.
 

Note:   NFST 233 is closed from NFSR 100 to the NF boundary. NFSR 100 is closed from NFST 233 to NFSR 52.  NFSR 52 is closed from NFSR 100 to CR 59.  CR 59 NFSR 52 to the Forest Boundary.  CR 59 remains open to Crown King.

 

PURPOSE
 

To provide for public and fire fighter health and safety due to firefighting operations and fire danger associated with the Tiger Fire on the Prescott National Forest.

 

IMPLEMENTATION

 

1.     This Order will be effective on July 15, 2021, at 6:00 a.m. and shall remain in effect until 6:00 a.m. on August 31, 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. § 3571(b)(6), 18 U.S.C. § 3581(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 any previous Orders prohibiting the same acts covered by this Order.
 

Done at           Prescott                       ,           AZ       , this 13th  day of July 2021.

Rain Falls Over Tiger Fire Footprint

Size: 16,278 acres                                                  

Containment:  59%                           

Cause: Lightning                                                   

Location: 11 miles east of Crown King              

Start Date: June 30, 2021, 3:45 p.m.               
                

July 15, 2021 – Management of the Tiger Fire has transitioned to a Type 4 Team.  Early morning rain yesterday arrived over the Tiger Fire footprint bringing wetting rains over the perimeter until mid-morning. Amounts of rain recorded in the fire area varied from between .01 to .6 inches. These amounts further suppressed fire activity on the fire and will allow the fire scar to begin new growth. Future rain events do have the possibility of flooding if ger amounts of rainfall occur.  Although there is no threat of fire spread or potential growth; firefighters will continue to patrol and monitor containment lines by ground and air.  Equipment removal along Crown King Road (County Road 59) was completed on Wednesday allowing for a reduced fire area closure.  Visitors are reminded to obey all traffic signs and use caution when traveling along CR 59 as firefighters and fire-related traffic will be in the area.

 

This will be the final news release unless there are significant changes in fire activity.

 

CLOSURES:  Fire Managers have reduced the Tiger Fire Emergency Area Closure.  Castle Creek Wilderness and Horsethief Basin Recreation Area will remain closed for public safety.  The community of Crown King and all road leading into Crown King are open.  To view the Fire Emergency Closure and map, please go to our Alerts & Notices.

 

WEATHER: Increasing chances of area thunderstorms and accompanying gusty outflow winds for the next several days. Possible flooding can accompany localized rain events during this period.

 

EVACUATIONS:  All Tiger Fire evacuation status designations by the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office have been rescinded.  
 

FOREST RESTRICTIONS: Arizona’s publicly managed lands are in widely different levels of 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.