Please be advised that Mesa Ranger District has issued a revised Siphon Fire Post Fire Recovery and Flash Flood Public Safety Closure to provide for public health and safety due to increased flash flood potential, and to allow for natural resource protection and burn area recovery within the Siphon Fire area on #TontoNF.

This order shall be in effect from Sept. 19, 2024, at 6 a.m. through Oct. 20, 2024, at 6 p.m., unless rescinded. For a copy of this order, visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/tonto/alerts-notices.

Cooler, wetter weather and hard work by fire personnel are allowing Lane County Sheriff’s Office to cancel the remaining evacuation levels near the Boulder Creek Fire, including Scott Creek Road and the North Belknap Springs Road areas.

Forest closures remain in effect in several areas across eastern Lane County and people should continue to respect those closures. Updated forest closure information can be found on the Willamette National Forest website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/fire/?cid=fseprd552029 

Residents are still encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.LaneAlerts.org.

Location: Trabuco Canyon, CA

Personnel: 461

Start date: 09/09/24 1:00 p.m.

Cause: Human

Size: 23,519

Percent contained: 95%

For a printable version of today's complete update for the Airport Fire, please see the related link below.

A Type 3 Incident Management Team is now in command of the Airport fire, and will begin its first full day of operations after shadowing the outgoing team yesterday.  The incident command post will be located in Lake Elsinore, beginning Wednesday.

The fire has remained within current containment lines.  Some fireline work remains in order to achieve the 100% containment goal and it is progressing.  Most of this fireline work is being focused in the North side of the fire. However, resources are patroling all sections constantly, watching for any unusual activity. Simutleneously, other resources are coordinating with Burn Area Emergency Response (BAER) teams and with suppression repair groups in preparation for future rain events.

Air attack and drones with infrared technology, to detect hot spots, will remain with the Type 3 team.  Vegetation is very dry right now with a high potential for ignition. Smoke may be observed, and unburned fuels within the fire perimeter continue to burn.  Shifting winds in late afternoon may be produced by the  Lake Elsinore effect. 

Hikers and mountain bikers bikers have been observed on some of the trails within the fire’s footprint.  We would like to remind everyone that a closure order is in effect for the Trabuco Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest. Please do not enter the closure area or recreate on any of the firelines constructed for the incident. https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/cleveland/alerts-notices/?aid=90727 

Southern California Edison Electric Utility Company continues to replace damaged power poles and lines in the Lake Elsinore area and will be using helicopters to transport and place these poles. Operations will be scheduled during times of minimal highway use.  However, all motorists should be aware that traffic delays can occasionally occur for extended periods.  Please plan accordingly

If conditions are favorable, BLM Southwest District Fire plans to conduct prescribed burns on West Dolores Rim in the Tres Rios Field Office to reduce hazardous fuels and improve public land health. The treatments will be implemented as follows:

• Thurs. Sept. 26: Crews will conduct hand and aerial (helicopter) ignitions of about 634 acres of mixed mountain shrub and pinon-juniper in Unit 42A, located approx. 3 miles east of Egnar, CO.

• Fri. Sept. 27 or Sat. Sept. 28: If resources are available, crews will conduct ground ignitions of about 124 acres of ponderosa pine in Unit 20A, located approx. 7.4 miles northeast of Dove Creek, CO. 

View the map and full announcement on the BLM website: https://www.blm.gov/.../sept-26-28-blm-conduct-prescribed.... 

More information on Southwest District prescribed fuel treatments at InciWeb_Southwest District BLM Prescribed Fire and follow our Facebook-BLM Southwest District or Twitter-@SWD_Fire pages. 

Carpenter Ridge prescribed burning on BLM land is going well. Firefighters are over halfway done. Smoke can be seen in the surrounding areas. Project area is located at the west end of Paradox Valley about 5 miles north of Paradox in Montrose County, Colorado.

More information on Southwest District prescribed fuel treatments at InciWeb_Southwest District BLM Prescribed Fire and follow our Facebook-BLM Southwest District or Twitter-@SWD_Fire pages. 

Taking advantage of fall weather, Carson National Forest fire managers are planning to begin prescribed fire ignitions to improve forest health and resilience as early as Oct. 1. Crews plan to start with the American Creek Prescribed Fire to the west of Tres Piedras, N.M.

The exact timing of ignitions will depend on wind, weather and fuel moisture conditions.

Crews will apply fire to the understory of forested areas, targeting fuels on the forest floor, such as leaf litter, downed branches and brush. The fire may fully burn occasional single trees or stands, which will help create an open canopy.

The 1,009-acre prescribed fire is part of the Rio Tusas-Lower San Antonio Landscape Restoration Project, which aims to restore forest health throughout half of the Tres Piedras Ranger District.

The project fits into a larger initiative called the Rio Chama Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Project, which seeks to protect forest communities and increase the health of the watershed, which serves millions of people downstream. It covers 3.8 million acres across in New Mexico and Colorado in and around four national forests.

Over the last century, forested areas have departed from conditions suitable for a healthy and vibrant ecosystem. This is especially true in frequent fire forest types, such as ponderosa and dry mixed conifer, where stands are unnaturally dense and lacking recent fire history. Upland forest health is inextricably connected to riparian areas that, in this case, ultimately feed the Rio Chama and Rio Grande.

The public can keep updated with the prescribed fire on InciWeb, where a map can be viewed. General notifications are also available by email, social media and the web.

A new Carson National Forest website section includes more information about prescribed fires, including smoke readiness, fire ecology and new approaches for safer operations.

A limited number of portable air filters, donated by the Forest Stewards Guild, are available for loan. Call the Tres Piedras Ranger Station at (575) 758-8678 for availability.

Tulare County Fire Department lifts Coffee Pot Fire evacuation warnings for the following area effective Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024.

Zone TLC-E095. The area includes Mineral King Road, East of the National Park Boundary, to include all communities east of that point, Cabin Cove, Silver City and Mineral King. 

Please refer to the Genesys website for a more detailed area description: protect.genasys.com. 

Actualización de Información sobre Incendios
 del Servicio Forestal

Contacto: Heather McLean

928-291-7354 (7am- 7pm)

2024.west@firenet.gov

ACTUALIZACIÓN: West Fire, Distrito de Payson 
Septiembre 25, 2024

Tamaño: 15,053 acres                         Fecha de inicio: Agosto 28, 2024
Causa: Lightning                   Ubicación: Distrito de Payson, Arizona
Contención: 51%                  Combustibles:Pino ponderosa, coníferas mixtas, chaparral

Personal total: 165

Operaciones: Un equipo local de Tipo 3 asumió el mando del incendio ayer por la tarde y continuará asegurando la línea de fuego y reparando las líneas de bulldozer y manuales. Ayer, combustibles no quemados fueron encendidos por ignición aérea dentro del perímetro del incendio, contribuyendo al humo y cenizas en las comunidades vecinas. Las cuadrillas también están retirando equipos y suministros de incendio que ya no se necesitan. Excavadoras están trabajando a lo largo del borde este del incendio cerca de la carretera 646 para reparar daños, tenga precaución en esta área. El fuego y las llamas pueden ser visibles durante las horas nocturnas lejos de los bordes del incendio. El equipo de incendios está consciente del estado de evacuación de los residentes de Pine y Geronimo Estates, y está trabajando para reducirlo.

Clima: Hoy, soleado, cálido y seco con una temperatura máxima de 89 grados. 0% de probabilidad de precipitación con humedades en el rango del 20%. Vientos del este de 7 mph. 

 Seguridad: La salud y seguridad de los bomberos y del público siempre son la primera prioridad. Se pide al público que evite el área del incendio y tenga precaución alrededor del equipo de incendios en las carreteras.

Humo: El humo del Incendio West puede ser visible en las áreas circundantes durante muchos días. El humo se mantendrá en las áreas bajas por la mañana y se elevará a medida que aumenten las temperaturas durante el día y más tarde en la semana. Se recomienda a las personas sensibles al humo y a las personas con problemas respiratorios o enfermedades cardíacas que tomen medidas de precaución. Obtenga más información sobre los impactos del humo en el sitio web del Departamento de Calidad Ambiental de Arizona. 

Cierres: El Bosque Nacional Tonto ha emitido un cierre para las tierras que rodean el Incendio West. Esto incluye el inicio del sendero Pine. https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publications/aztnf-2024-west-fire-tnf/us-forest-service-closure-order-for-west-fire-09-04-2024

Evacuaciones: Los residentes de Pine en el lado este de la SR 87 y al este de North Pine Creek Canyon Road están en estado de PREPARACIÓN. Los residentes de Geronimo Estates cerca del Incendio West están en estado de PREPARACIÓN. Para obtener información sobre el mapa interactivo del estado de evacuación, visite este enlace. https://nifc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appic+9bf2ca222ss74f8697bc670ae9c2531a

Para las últimas noticias e información sobre el Bosque Nacional Tonto, síganos en Facebook @TontoNationalForest, en ‘X’ (anteriormente Twitter) @TontoForest o en Instagram @tontonationalforest y en el sitio web del Bosque Nacional Tonto: https://www.fs.usda.gov/tonto.

UPDATE: West Fire, Payson Ranger District 
September25, 2024

Size: 15,053 acres                                             Start Date: August 28, 2024
Cause: Lightning                               Location: Payson Ranger District, Arizona
Containment: 51%                          Fuels: Ponderosa pine, mixed conifer, chaparral
Total personnel: 165

Operations: A local Type 3 Team assumed command of the fire yesterday afternoon and will continue to secure fireline and repair dozer and hand line.  Yesterday, unburned fuels were ignited by aerial ignition inside the perimeter of the fire, contributing to smoke and ash in neighboring communities.  Crews are also backhauling equipment and fire supplies longer needed.  Excavators are working along the east edge of the fire near 646 Road to repair damage, use caution in this area. Fire and flames may be visible during nighttime hours away from the edges of the fire.  The fire team is mindful of the evacuation status of Pine and Geronimo Estates residents, and is working to lower it. 

Weather: Today, sunny, warm and dry with a high temperature of 89 degrees. 0% chance of precipitation with humidities in the 20% range. East winds of 7 mph.

Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. Members of the public are asked to avoid the fire area and use caution around fire equipment on the roads  

Smoke: Smoke from the West Fire may be visible in the surrounding areas for many days. Smoke will linger in lower areas in the morning and rise as temperatures increase during the day and later in the week. Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems or heart disease are encouraged to take precautionary measures. Learn more about smoke impacts on the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality website.

Closures: The Tonto National Forest has issued a closure for land surrounding the West Fire.  This includes the Pine Trailhead. https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publications/aztnf-2024-west-fire-tnf/us-forest-service-closure-order-for-west-fire-09-04-2024

Evacuations:  Pine residents on the east side of SR 87 and east of North Pine Creek Canyon Road are in SET status. Geronimo Estates residents near the West Fire are in SET status. For information on the interactive map of evacuation status, visit https://nifc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appic+9bf2ca222ss74f8697bc670ae9c2531a

For the latest news and information about the Tonto National Forest, follow along on Facebook @TontoNationalForest, ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) @TontoForest or Instagram @tontonationalforest and on the Tonto National Forest website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/tonto