Total Acres: 350
Containment: 100%
Homes and structures lost: 0

Two Texas A&M Forest Service bulldozers and a UAS (drone) piolet returned to the fire this morning to patrol the smoldering fire and improve containment lines. The fire is now 100% contained, and crews will continue to monitor the burn site before calling it controlled.

Fire officials say crews have successfully contained every part of the Committee Fire accessible by ground crews.

 
The 335-acre wildfire was 57% contained Sunday, according to Coconino National Forest officials.

Firefighters worked on securing a line along the top of Munds Mountain while helicopters dumped water on Jacks Canyon. The area will remain unstaffed because firefighting crews can’t safely access the steep terrain.

Smoke will likely be visible from the Sedona area over the coming days as the fire continues to burn through inaccessible brush.

More rain is forecasted in the coming days, which should help with containment.

SEDONA, Ariz., July 23, 2022 – Firefighters have successfully contained every part of the Committee Fire, located east of Sedona, accessible by ground forces.

The Committee Fire is 57 percent contained at 335 acres.

Firefighters spent Thursday securing line along the top of Munds Mountain while aerial resources conducted air operations. Helicopters will continue to drop water on the steep chutes along Jacks Canyon inaccessible by firefighters on the ground as long as weather safely permits.

The steep chutes along Jacks Canyon will remain unstaffed because firefighting crews cannot safely access the terrain.

Smoke will remain visible from the Sedona area over the course of the next several days as the fire continues to smolder through the inaccessible brush.
Substantial forecasted rain will aid in the full suppression of the Committee Fire. There is a 60 percent chance of rain Saturday night into Sunday.

Current resources assigned to the Committee Fire include one fuels crew, one engine, two Type 1 helicopters, one Type 2 helicopter and one Type 3 helicopter.

Individuals are asked to refrain from flying drones anywhere around the fire's perimeter due to the large number of aerial resources working on the Committee Fire. If drones are present, all forest aircraft must be grounded, which hinders firefighting efforts.

No structures are threatened by the Committee Fire at this time.

This will be the final news release for the Committee Fire barring any notable events or an increase in fire size or behavior.

 On Thursday, firefighters were able to obtain containment of every part of the Committee Fire that is reachable by ground forces along the top of Munds Mountain. Helicopters will continue to drop water on the steep inaccessible chutes along Jack's Canyon and on the northwest face of the mountain as long as weather safely permits.
 
Smoke will continue to be visible from Sedona as fuels are consumed over the next several days, or until substantial rain impacts the cliff faces. Firefighters are monitoring it closely, but will not take action unless absolutely necessary due to the dangerously steep terrain and strong chance of lightning in the area.  

Current resources assigned to the Committee Fire include two Hotshot crews, three engines, one fuels crew, two Type 1 helicopters, one type 2 helicopter, one Type 3 helicopter, air attack, and miscellaneous overhead.

Individuals are asked to refrain from flying drones anywhere around the fire's perimeter due to the large number of aerial resources working on the Committee Fire. If drones are present, all forest aircraft must be grounded, which hinders firefighting efforts. 

No structures are threatened due to the Committee Fire at this time. 

An updated closure order has been issued for various roads and trails in the fire area. Closures may update at any time.

The fire was reported at 12:20 p.m. Friday, July 15, and was likely caused by lightning.

SEDONA, Ariz., July 21, 2022 – The Committee Fire, located east of Sedona, is now 14 percent contained and 281 acres.

Outflow winds from thunderstorms in the area caused a slight uptick in activity Wednesday night on the northwest and eastern parts of the fire.

On Wednesday, crews established containment line on the northeast corner of the fire. Crews plan to spend Thursday working on the north, southeast and west perimeter of the fire.

There are certain areas of the Committee Fire’s perimeter that will remain unstaffed. Steep canyon edges and unstable bluffs mean firefighting crews cannot be safely inserted into certain areas of the fire’s perimeter. Aerial resources will continue to aid in firefighting efforts in the areas it is unsafe to send ground crews.

There is a 10 percent chance of rain both Thursday and Thursday night with light winds and gusts up to 15 miles per hour.

Current resources assigned to the Committee Fire include two Hotshot crews, three engines, one fuels crew, two Type 1 helicopters, one type 2 helicopter, one Type 3 helicopter, air attack, and miscellaneous overhead. Additional resources have been ordered.

Individuals are asked to refrain from flying drones anywhere around the fire's perimeter due to the large number of aerial resources working on the Committee Fire.

If drones are present, all forest aircraft must be grounded, which hinders firefighting efforts. Smoke will continue to be visible from the Sedona area.

No structures are threatened due to the Committee Fire at this time. 

An updated closure order has been issued for various roads and trails in the fire area. Closures may update at any time.

The fire was reported at 12:20 p.m. Friday, July 15, and was likely caused by lightning.

 Sedona Arizona July 20, 2022. On Tuesday, the Flagstaff Hotshots were flown in to the south side of Munds Mesa to build fireline along the fire's edge. Meanwhile the Morman Lake Hotshots hiked in to the north side and made progress building fireline from Jack's Canyon north along the fire's edge. Good progress was made, and the crews are returning today to continue the work. Expect to see containment percentages increase in the near future. Helicopters are continuing to drop water on to the steep slopes of Jack's Canyon where it is unsafe for firefighters to access. There has been no significant growth in the Committee Fire in the last couple days. Two engine crews are reducing fuel along the edge of a road system to the north of the fire as a contingency plan in the unlikely event that the fire spreads in that direction. 
The weather continues to be extremely hot and is drying out daily. There is a slight chance of thunder showers today.
An area closure is in place surrounding the Committee Fire. This includes roads and trails. Please see the Coconino National Forest Facebook page for closure details as well as several videos and updates on the fire.
Please do not fly drones anywhere near the Committee Fire. Drones threaten the safety of firefighting aerial operations, and will shut down all air operations until the area is determined to be safe. If you fly, we can't. 

SEDONA, Ariz., July 19, 2022 – There has been no new growth on the Committee Fire, located east of Sedona, within the past day due to a combination of crew work and weather conditions.The fire is still estimated at 300 acres. Mapping is currently being conducted via a combination of infrared flights, an Unmanned Aircraft System and perimeter walking.There have been no changes in fire behavior within the past day. Containment is still 0 percent while crews and aerial resources continue to establish and secure line.Monday operations included ground and aerial work. Air resources dropped retardant Monday evening. Earlier in the day, helicopters shuttled firefighters to the top of the mesa to conduct ground operations throughout the day in addition to performing bucket drops along the steep edges of Jacks Canyon.Crews plan to spend Tuesday conducting similar operations.There is a 20 percent chance of precipitation with a slight chance of thunderstorms Monday afternoon.Current resources assigned to the Committee Fire include two Hotshot crews, three engines, one fuels crew, two Type 1 helicopters, one type 2 helicopter, one Type 3 helicopter, an Unmanned Aircraft System, air attack, and miscellaneous overhead. Additional resources have been ordered.Individuals are asked to refrain from flying drones anywhere around the fire's perimeter due to the large number of aerial resources working on the Committee Fire. If drones are present, all forest aircraft must be grounded, which hinders firefighting efforts.Smoke will continue to be visible from the Sedona area. No structures are threatened at this time.An updated closure order has been issued for various roads and trails in the fire area. Closures may update at any time.The fire was reported at 12:20 p.m. Friday and was likely caused by lightning.

California Interagency Incident Management Team 14 will transition management of the Dalton Highway Complex to the BLM Alaska Fire Service at 11 p.m. today, July 27. This will be the final daily update on the Dalton Highway Complex unless significant fire activity occurs.

All parts of the Dalton Highway Complex received from a quarter to a half an inch of rain from the latest weather system moving through the Interior. As the forecasted weather warms up later in the week, firefighters will keep an eye out for heat in the deeper duff layers; however, the smoldering hotspots that remain are neither abundant nor expected to cause any of the fires to grow. Overall containment of the Dalton Highway Complex remains at 57%, with little to no visible smoke or heat on any of the fires in the Complex.

Firefighters will relocate from the Arctic Circle basecamp to Five Mile Campground just north of the Yukon River Camp to consolidate crew members and remaining equipment.

Dalton Highway Complex (89,100 acres):  The Dalton Highway Complex consists of 17 fires east and west of the Dalton Highway corridor from Livengood and Rampart on the south side of the complex to Coldfoot on the north side. The acreage total includes all fires in the Dalton Highway Complex. The largest or most active fires in the complex are:

• Douglas Fire (#336): 23,124 acres, 36% contained, located on both sides of the Dalton Highway between MP 141 and MP 149
• Fort Hamlin Hills Fire (#562): 615 acres, 69% contained, located on the Dalton Highway between MP 70 and MP 73
• Gold Pan Fire (#565): 38 acres, 50% contained, located south of Rampart
• Huron Fire (#372): 18,822 acres, 0% contained, located between Rampart and the Dalton Highway
• Idaho Bar Fire (#555): 112 acres, 100% contained, located 4.5 miles southeast of Rampart
• MM 125 Fire (#441): 2,986 acres, 30% contained, located between MP 121 and MP 125 on the Dalton Highway
• Troublesome Fire (#359): 13,282 acres, 0% contained, located 11.5 miles east of Rampart

Fire Weather:  Temperatures are expected to dip as a strong low just north of Prudhoe Bay will move slowly east over the next few days. A cold front that stretches west from this low will move over the Brooks Range this afternoon, and over the Northern Interior on Thursday before weakening on Friday.

Closures: Arctic Circle Campground is closed due to firefighting activity, but will reopen soon once fire crews remove the base camp. The Arctic Circle Wayside (sign location) is open.

Public Safety: When driving on the Dalton Highway, use caution, have patience with the firefighting effort, and always drive with headlights on. The road is narrow; pulling over to stop on the shoulder is discouraged.

Contact Information: 2022.daltonhighwaycomplex@firenet.gov or Alaska Interagency Fire Information Office at 907-356-5511.

Overall containment of the Dalton Highway Complex increased to 57%, with the Idaho Bar Fire (#555) now fully contained. Fire activity did not increase during three days of warm, dry weather. The weather will be changing back to a cool, wet regime Tuesday and persist through the week; fire behavior is expected to be minimal or nonexistent on the several fires that have been generating scattered and isolated amounts of smoke recently. The only fires that produced any observable smoke Monday were the Fort Hamlin Hills Fire (#562), Huron Fire (#372), MM 125 Fire (#441), and Troublesome Fire (#359). Even so, the smoldering hotspots are neither abundant nor expected to cause the fires to grow; the fire perimeters are likely to remain unchanged.

The Gold Pan Fire (#565) and Idaho Bar Fire (#555) have been mopped up, with no visible smoke or heat. The Douglas Fire (#336) continues to show no smoke or heat. The MM 125 Fire (#441) and the Fort Hamlin Hills Fire (#562) show some heat well within the fire perimeters.

Firefighters will be relocating from the Arctic Circle basecamp to Five Mile Campground just north of the Yukon River in order to consolidate crew and remaining equipment. The firefighters focused on structure protection in Rampart will continue to patrol and prepare excess supplies for return to the cache.

Dalton Highway Complex (89,100 acres):  The Dalton Highway Complex consists of 17 fires east and west of the Dalton Highway corridor from Livengood and Rampart on the south side of the complex to Coldfoot on the north side. The acreage total includes all fires in the Dalton Highway Complex. The largest or most active fires in the complex are:

• Douglas Fire (#336): 23,124 acres, 36% contained, located on both sides of the Dalton Highway between MP 141 and MP 149
• Fort Hamlin Hills Fire (#562): 615 acres, 69% contained, located on the Dalton Highway between MP 70 and MP 73
• Gold Pan Fire (#565): 38 acres, 50% contained, located south of Rampart
• Huron Fire (#372): 18,822 acres, 0% contained, located between Rampart and the Dalton Highway
• Idaho Bar Fire (#555): 112 acres, 100% contained, located 4.5 miles southeast of Rampart
• MM 125 Fire (#441): 2,986 acres, 30% contained, located between MP 121 and MP 125 on the Dalton Highway
• Troublesome Fire (#359): 13,282 acres, 0% contained, located 11.5 miles east of Rampart

Fire Weather: A strong cold front shifts east Monday evening bringing chances of wetting rain to the Upper Koyukuk Valley. The area east of Fairbanks will have more scattered shower activity due to the downslope flow.

Closures: Arctic Circle Campground is closed due to firefighting activity. The Arctic Circle Wayside (sign location) is open.

Public Safety: When driving on the Dalton Highway, use caution, have patience with the firefighting effort, and always drive with headlights on. The road is narrow; pulling over to stop on the shoulder is discouraged.

Contact Information: 2022.daltonhighwaycomplex@firenet.gov, 907-921-2547 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily)

Firefighters on the Idaho Bar Fire (#555) finished mopping up the two interior hotspots as well as 200-feet in from the fire perimeter. Crews are continuing to return of excess equipment and supplies from the fireline and the village of Rampart to the supply cache in Fairbanks.

The Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), or drone, detected two hotspots over the Prospect Fire (#494), while the MM125 Fire (#441) continued to show no heat. The UAS collects images and infrared data that help firefighters determine how much surface heat remains in the burned areas of the fire areas in the complex.

Firefighters will finish scouting the perimeter of the Gold Pan Fire (#565). As weather permits, aircraft will fly information-gathering missions while also assisting with removing tools and equipment from the various fires.

The Fish Fire (##319), Little Salt Fire (#521), Milepost Fire (#317), Montana Gulch Fire (#556), Prospect Fire (#494), and Tozitna Fire (#543) have all been fully contained.

Dalton Highway Complex (89,100 acres): The acreage total includes all 17 fires in the Dalton Highway Complex. The largest or most active fires in the complex are:

• Douglas Fire (#336): 23,124 acres, located on both sides of the Dalton Highway between MP 141 and MP 149
• Fort Hamlin Hills Fire (#562): 615 acres, located on the Dalton Highway between MP 70 and MP 73
• Gold Pan Fire (#565): 38 acres, located south of Rampart
• Huron Fire (#372): 18,822 acres, located between Rampart and the Dalton Highway
• Idaho Bar Fire (#555): 112 acres, located 4.5 miles southeast of Rampart
• MM 125 Fire (#441): 2,986 acres, located between MP 121 and MP 125 on the Dalton Highway
• Troublesome Fire (#359): 13,282 acres, located 11.5 miles east of Rampart

Fire Weather: Winds will increase across the Interior Monday. A strong cold front shifts east Monday evening bringing chances of wetting rain to the Upper Koyukuk Valley. The area east of Fairbanks will have more scattered shower activity due to the downslope flow.

Closures: Arctic Circle Campground is closed due to firefighting activity. The Arctic Circle Wayside (sign location) is open.

Public Safety: When driving on the Dalton Highway, use caution, have patience with the firefighting effort, and always drive with headlights on. The road is narrow; pulling over to stop on the shoulder is discouraged.

Contact Information: 2022.daltonhighwaycomplex@firenet.gov, 907-921-2547 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily)

For information on all the fires in Alaska, visit Alaska Wildland Fire Information.