Initial investigation of the Sugarloaf Fire origin indicates that the wildfire is likely human caused. Anyone with information can call the Forest Service Law Enforcement Tip Line, 303-275-5266. The fire origin is near the terminus of Forest Road 637 and the Cow Creek Trailhead.

Albany County has issued an evacuation notice for Bear Creek Road between the Garrett intersection and Friend Park.
Pre-evacuation for Friend Park, and Fetterman to Garrett Ranch 

Post-Fire BAER Assessment

Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER)

Information Brief

 July 26, 2022

Size: 72 acres
Containment: 100%
Date Started: July 24, 2022
Cause: Electrical

State resources from Texas A&M Forest Service have completed control lines around the perimeter of the fire. Responders patrolled control lines and cooled off any areas of concern. Fire has been turned over to the local incident commander, and all Texas A&M Forest Service resources have cleared Cat Fire.

This site will no longer be updated.  Please contact local officials for any information needs

Size: 72 acres
Containment: 90%
Cause: Electrical
Start Date: July 24, 2022

3 engines will remain on scene of the fire today to patrol the fireline, monitor the fire's perimeter, and "mop up" any remaining heat on the fires edge.  

Size: 72 acres
Containment: 90%
Cause: Electrical
Start Date: July 24, 2022

Fire personnel mapped the fire area today, estimating total acreage at 72 acres. Fire crews spent this morning and afternoon "mopping up" hot spots around the fire's perimeter and securing the line. The fire is now 90% contained.

Size: 60 acres Containment: 50% Cause: Electrical Start Date: July 24, 2022
Overnight, dozers on the Cat Fire completed line to secure the fire's perimeter. The fire is still estimated to be 60 acres and 50% contained. The cause of the fire was determined to be electrical, specifically started by a transformer box. A strike team of 5 engines and 1 water tender will monitor and "mop up" the fire's perimeter today. "Mop up" is a process to secure the fire's perimeter from further growth by cooling hot spots near the fire's edge.
A heat advisory is in effect over the fire area from noon to 8pm today and tomorrow. Winds are expected out of the southwest with occasional gusts and temperatures in the low 100s.  

Hualapai Tribal Forestry and Wildland Fire Management: 928-769-2312

Fire Management Transition and Minimal Fire Activity

Daily Update July 29, 2022

Acres: 1378 acres

Start Date: Thursday, July 21, 2022

Location: 25 Miles North of Peach Springs

Cause: Under Investigation

Containment: 72% 

Fuels: Timber, Brush, and Short Grass

Personnel: 138                                              

Due to the reduced need for resources, Southwest Area Incident Management Team 3 will transition management of the C3 fire back to the host unit on Saturday, July 30th at 6:00 a.m. This will be the final update provided by the Incident Management Team, visit https://hualapai-nsn.gov/ for future information.  The team would like to extend its sincerest thank you to the Hualapai Tribe for the continual support and assistance.  

The C3 Fire area has received over four inches of rain the past few days, which has reduced the fire’s behavior and growth.  The fire is smoldering, consuming larger logs and roots. Given the significant amount of moisture received, firefighters do not anticipate the fire growing outside of its existing footprint.

For safety and protection, the public is encouraged to stay out of the area for their safety and for the safety emergency responders. The public is also encouraged to monitor weather conditions and beware of potential flash flooding in the area.

 The Hualapai Indian Reservation will lift all fire restriction on Friday, July 29, 2022 at 0800.  If you have any questions please call Hualapai Tribal Forestry and Wildland Fire Management at 928-769-2312.

Public Line: 928-275-4093 Hours: 8 am – 8 pm (MST) Email: 2022.C-3@firenet.gov

Rain limits fire suppression efforts

Daily Update July 27, 2022

Acres: 1378 acres                                                                                    Start Date: Thursday, July 21, 2022

Location: 25 Miles North of Peach Springs                                        Cause: Under Investigation

Containment: 48%                                                                                  Fuels: Timber, Brush, and Short Grass

Personnel: 197                                                          

 The C3 Fire area received abundant rain yesterday which significantly reduced the fire’s behavior and growth.  The fire is smoldering, consuming larger logs and roots. Given the significant amount of moisture received, firefighters do not anticipate the fire growing outside of its existing footprint. Fire managers continue to monitor the fire for any signs of increased activity or spread.  

Due to continued rains and to minimize impacts to roads in the fire area, firefighters will be accessing the fire on UTVs where feasible, with limited suppression activities during storms.

For safety and protection, the public is encouraged to stay out of the area for their safety and for the safety emergency responders.  There is increased fire traffic in the community of Peach Springs and along roadways as they travel to the fire, please be cautious if driving in these areas. 

Due to the abundant moisture received and the significant reduction in fire activity, Fire Updates will be released every other day.

Resources Assigned: 1 – Type 1 Crews, 1 – Type 2 Crew, 5 – Engines, 1 – Helicopters, 2 - Dozers 

Weather: Monsoon moisture will remain across the region through the week.  This will bring chances for thunderstorms with an increased potential for flash flooding and gusty winds with passing storms; daytime temperatures in the mid-70s. 

Fire Restrictions:  Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect on the Hualapai Indian Reservations.  Prohibited during Stage 1:

•            Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire and warming fire; except in campgrounds or picnic ground where gas grills or fire rings are provided.

•            Outside trash burning.

•            Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark-arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order.

•            Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.

•            Open burning, i.e., burning of cropland, fields, rangeland, debris, slash piles, wood chips, is prohibited.

•            Fireworks are banned within the Hualapai reservation.

For more information on prohibited activities or exemptions, please contact Hualapai Tribal Forestry and Wildland Fire Management at 928-769-2312 or visit: https://hualapai-nsn.gov/