Ready, Set, Go Notice from Yavapai County Sheriff's Office

The Tiger Fire encompasses the areas of Bradshaw Ranger District on Prescott National Forest as well as the BLM land to the north of Black Canyon City.

The areas near the Tiger Fire have been set to either Ready, Set or Go status. (See definitions below).

• The areas of Northwest Black Canyon City (west of I17 and north of Palm Lane). Cleator, Bumble Bee and Crown King are in “Ready” status. There is NO IMMEDIATE THREAT to these areas but based on the fire’s location, fire behavior and possible weather impacts on the fire, you should follow the guidance below.

• The cabins between Crown King and Horsethief Basin known as Lorena Gulch Cabins are in “Set’ status.

• The cabins in the Horsethief Basin area are in “Go” status as of 0800 hours on July 4, 2021

• Bumble Bee Road is closed between I17 and the Junction of Antelope Creek Road, Crown King Road. and Bumble Road to provide for firefighter safety and due to the proximity of the fire. Cleator and Crown King can still be accessed from I17 by taking Bloody Basin rd. to (Old Cordes) Antelope Creek rd. then going south to Crown King road (just south of Cleator)

The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office and Tiger Fire Incident Management Team are working in close collaboration to manage this incident. The decision to change evacuation statuses and for which areas are made carefully and based on many factors with input from all partners. YCSO has assigned a liaison to the Tiger fire Incident Management Team and should the need arise to move to a “set” or “go” status, notifications will be sent out via the Code Red system and on our Facebook page.

Please make sure you sign up for Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Code Red at https://www.ycsoaz.gov/.../Emergency-Notification-System

New River School (48827 N. Black Canyon Highway, New River, AZ) will be available as a shelter if needed.

“Ready” status means- you are aware of and monitoring fire activity in your area. You should have basic plans in place for yourselves, including gathering important documents, medications, pets and livestock if a “Go” message is received.

“Set” status means knowing there is significant danger in your area and residents should consider voluntarily relocating to a shelter or with family/friends outside the affected area. Residents should avoid close contact with those who are sick and should practice public health recommendations when relocating. Grab your emergency go kit. Keep in mind unique needs for your family or special equipment for pets and livestock. Stay aware of the latest news and information from public safety and public health officials.

GO! – “Evacuate”

Danger in your area is current and life threatening. Residents should evacuate immediately to a shelter or to family/friends outside of the affected area. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand emergency services may not be able to assist you further. Follow instructions from emergency personnel, stay on assigned routes and avoid closed areas.

Learn more at https://ein.az.gov/ready-set-go and at ready.gov

Follow the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, The City of Sedona Government, and the Prescott National Forest for updates. Current fire information can also be found at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7595/

Prescott NF Closure Information  

Order Number 03-09-00-21-280

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE

PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST STAGE III FOREST CLOSURE

PROHIBITIONS

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited within the area described in this Order (the “Restricted Area”), and as depicted on the attached maps, hereby incorporated into this order as Exhibits A & B, all within the within the boundaries of the Prescott National Forest, Coconino and Yavapai Counties, Arizona (AZ):

1.      Going into or being upon the Restricted Area. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(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 performance of an official duty.

3.     Residents or businesses using roads in the Restricted Area to the extent necessary to access their private property.

RESTRICTED AREA

All National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the exterior boundaries of the Prescott National Forest, as shown on the attached maps at Exhibits A & B.

The entire Forest is closed, except for the following areas and roads:

o   OPEN Areas:

·       Lynx Lake – Road access to Lynx Lake remains open. Access to day-use recreation facilities on the North Shore of Lynx lake will be open through Forest Road 611. Forest Road 611 will remain open between County Road 57 (Walker Road) and North Shore day-use recreation facilities. Forest Road 623 will remain open between County Road 57 (Walker Road) and South Shore day-use recreation facilities. FS Trail – 311, which circumnavigates the Lynx Lake allowing access to the shoreline, will remain open. FS Trail 311 is directly accessible from North Shore and South Shore day-use facilities.

·       Granite Basin Lake –Forest Road 374 will remain open from County Road 10 (Iron Springs Road to Granite Basin Lake. Road 374 provides direct access to day-use picnic areas and boat launch. Access to the shoreline around the lake will remain open for recreation.

·       Goldwater Lake – Forest Road 9713E will remain open from County Road 56 (Senator Highway). Forest Road 9713E provides direct public access to City of Prescott parking recreation facilities on the east side of Goldwater Lake. The majority of Goldwater Lake is on City of Prescott property, and access to parts of Goldwater Lake on City of Prescott lands is not restricted by this order. The section of Upper Goldwater Lake that is located on Forest Service lands is the southwestern quarter of the lake. Public hiking access to the lake will be permitted to the shoreline of parts of the lake where it intersects Forest Service lands.

PURPOSE

This Order is necessary to protect public health and safety due to extreme fire danger.

IMPLEMENTATION

1.     This Order will be effective on Friday, June 25, 2021, at 8:00 A.M., and shall remain in effect until September 1, 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 or $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 Prescott National Forest Supervisor’s Office located in Chino Valley, AZ, telephone number 928-777- 2200.

5.     All existing Stage II Restrictions under Order No. 03-09-00-21-278, remain in effect.

Done at Prescott, Arizona this 24th day of June, 2021

   Digitally signed by DALE DEITER Date: 2021.06.24 14:05:58

-07'00'

DALE A. DEITER

Forest Supervisor Prescott National Forest

Order Number 03-09-00-21-280
 
 

Information Line: 928-925-1111
 

Prescott National Forest Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/prescott

Facebbook: https://www.facebook.com/PrescottNF 

Twitter: @PrescottNF 

Email: 2021.Tiger@firenet.gov  

Incident Commander: David Gesser

July 4, 2021

Management of the Tiger Fire has been transitioned to Dave Gesser’s  Southwest Area Type 2 Incident Management Team 3  

Fire personnel were engaged in a variety of ways on the Tiger Fire yesterday.  Winds pushed the fire to the north towards Cleator and west towards Horsethief Basin.  Use of aircraft was effective in slowing the fire progression to the south and east towards Black Canyon City.   Afternoon storms brought wetting rain to Horsetheif Basin with some isolated showers in the interior, unfortunately more precipitation is needed to make a significant impact across the fire. Even with some light precipitation, the fire remains active.   Crews will continue to work on developing containment strategies and prepping potential control lines along roads and other features and begin structure assessments in Black Canyon City.   

Access into the Castle Creek Wilderness is limited by the steep terrain making it unsafe for firefighters to fight the fire directly at the edge.  The incident management team is being strategic on the placement of firefighting resources to ensure safe ingress/egress.   Protection of life is the highest priority.   

WEATHER: Another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms in possible near the fire site on Saturday. Hazards include heavy rainfall, gusty outflow winds, and lightning.  Otherwise, expect cloudy skies, hot temperatures, and typical westerly winds in the afternoon.   

EVACUATIONS: At this time the communities of Crown King, Cleator and Black Canyon City are in “READY” status, Lorena Gulch Cabins have been “SET” status and Horsethief Basin is in “GO” status in accordance with Arizona’s Ready-Set-Go program. 

CLOSURES: The Prescott National Forest has implemented a full Forest Closure. See the Prescott NF website for more information https://www.fs.usda.gov/prescott  

FIRE RESTRICTIONS: For fire restriction information around Arizona, visit: https://wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions 
 
 

Tiger Fire Update - July 3, 2021

Acres: 5,567

Containment: 0%
 
Date/Time Detected: June 30, 3:45 p.m.

Fuels: Chaparral and Grass                                         

Number of Resources: 76

Cause: Lightning

Origin/Location: 11 miles east of Crown King

Fire Information 928-925-1111

 
 Steep terrain presents hazards in firefighting efforts.

  

The Tiger Fire remains active, with short duration runs due to wind and topography pushing the fire to the north and east onto Bureau of Land Management lands.  Firefighters continue to focus on the western and eastern part of the fire.  On the western side of the fire in Horsethief Basin they are identifying roads that could be used for control lines and identifying hazards.  On the eastern side of the fire in the rural portions of Black Canyon City firefighters are identifying old mines and other hazards and looking at values of risk for future structure protection. Due to severe drought, fuels are dry or dead making for good fire fuel.

Access into the Castle Creek Wilderness is limited by the steep terrain making it unsafe for firefighters to fight the fire directly at the edge.  The incident management team is being strategic on the placement of firefighting resources to ensure safe ingress/egress.   Protection of life is the highest priority.  

WEATHER: Another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms in possible near the fire site on Saturday. Hazards include heavy rainfall, gusty outflow winds, and lightning.  Otherwise, expect cloudy skies, hot temperatures, and typical westerly winds in the afternoon. 

CLOSURES: The Prescott National Forest has implemented a full Forest Closure. See the Prescott NF website for more information https://www.fs.usda.gov/prescott

FIRE RESTRICTIONS: For fire restriction information around Arizona, visit: https://wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions

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

Tiger Fire Information:  928-925-1111 Hours: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Email for the Tiger Fire: 2021.Tiger@firenet.gov  

Prescott NF Facebook: www.facebook.com/PrescottNF

Prescott NF Twitter: twitter.com/PrescottNF

 

Wildfire Update – Tiger Fire July 2, 2021
  
Acres: 1,700
Percent Containment: 0%
Date/Time Detected: June 30, 3:45 p.m.
Fuels: Chaparral and Grass
Number of Resources: 13
Cause: Lightning
Origin/Location: 11 miles east of Crown King.

Fire Information:  928-925-1111
 
Resources ordered in suppression of the Tiger Fire  Central West Zone Type 3 Team led by Incident Commander Ryan Barela, assumed management of the Tiger Fire today at 6 a.m.

Yesterday: Passing thunderstorms across the Prescott National Forest ignited several fires across the forest.   The Tiger Fire started June 30, 2021 at 1:52 p.m. from a lightning strike in the Castle Creek Wilderness. The 1,700-acre fire is burning in steep rugged terrain 11 miles east of Crown King, burning chaparral and grass. Remote access to this part of the forest is limiting full suppression efforts.

Today:  Firefighters will start scouting for control features and identifying hazards on the east side of the fire.  Resources including crews and engines have been ordered.  The fire has been active through the night moving to the north and east.  Heavy smoke will be visible along the I-17 corridor near Black Canyon City and Sunset Point as the fire burns through heavy drought affected fuels.

WEATHER: Isolated showers and thunderstorms develop during the afternoon on Friday, and again on Saturday.  Locally heavy rainfall, lightning, and strong gusty outflow winds will be possible.  Southwest winds increase each afternoon, becoming light during the overnight periods.

CLOSURES: The Prescott National Forest has implemented a full Forest Closure. See the Prescott NF website for more information https://www.fs.usda.gov/prescott

FIRE RESTRICTIONS: For fire restriction information around Arizona, visit: https://wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions

Inicweb:   https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7595/
Tiger Fire Information:  928-925-1111
Hours: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Email for the Tiger Fire: 2021.Tiger@firenet.gov
Prescott NF Facebook: www.facebook.com/PrescottNF
Prescott NF Twitter: twitter.com/PrescottNF 

The King Trail is closed to provide for the safety of hikers in the area of the fires. 

Rattlesnake Fire Update – July 4, 2021 7 p.m.

Current Situation –The Rattlesnake Fire has burnt 5,479 acres with 90% containment.

Fire crews had a good day with mop and made significant progress in containment.  With all the hard work that they have accomplished the last few days, tomorrow the T3 team and many resources will be transitioning out. The fire will be turned over to local management who will continue to staff and monitor the fire with resources from Warm Springs and Prineville BLM.

Closures - South Junction road and South Junction Campground will continue to be closed. For updates check with Wasco County Sheriff’s office.

Weather - Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 90’s, with west winds increasing through the weekend. It is very dry with low relative humidity recoveries overnight. Fire officials anticipate more fire starts to pop up in the next two weeks. The public is reminded that we remain in EXTREME fire danger and public use restrictions are in place on all federally managed public lands. Ensure vehicles are parked in safe places, campfires are only in designated areas, spark arrestors are on chainsaws, chains on trailers are picked up and protected, and guidelines for fireworks for the 4th of July are followed.

For up-to-date information on Rattlesnake Fire visit:

·        https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7592/

·       www.twitter.com/CentralORFire

·       “CTWS – Fire Management” Facebook

·       or call 541-903-5848

 Rattlesnake Fire Update – July 3, 2021 7 p.m.

Current Situation – The Rattlesnake Fire has burnt 5,479 acres with 65% containment. Level 2 evacuations of Trout Creek Campground and boat ramp have been lifted.  For questions regarding river access please contact Prineville BLM at 541-416-6700.

The fire is burning on Prineville District BLM managed lands in the area of South Junction campground, the Warm Springs Reservation and private lands. The Rattlesnake Fire continues to be managed under unified command of Warm Springs Incident Commander Lionel Smith and Type 3 Central Oregon Fire Management Service (COFMS) Incident Commander Larae Guillory.

Fire crews had a good day on the line and made significant progress in containing the fire.  They worked to secure lines and continue mop up.  There continues to be some interior smoldering.  Crews will be continuing with mop up again tomorrow. 

Closures - South Junction road and South Junction Campground are closed for updates check with Wasco County Sheriff’s office.

Weather - Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 90’s, with west winds increasing through the weekend. It is very dry with low relative humidity recoveries overnight. Fire officials anticipate more fire starts to pop up in the next two weeks. The public is reminded that we remain in EXTREME fire danger and public use restrictions are in place on all federally managed public lands. Ensure vehicles are parked in safe places, campfires are only in designated areas, spark arrestors are on chainsaws, chains on trailers are picked up and protected, and guidelines for fireworks for the 4th of July are followed.

For up-to-date information on Rattlesnake Fire visit:

·        https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7592/

·       www.twitter.com/CentralORFire

·       “CTWS – Fire Management” Facebook

Rattlesnake Fire Update – July 3, 2021 8 a.m.

Current Situation – The Rattlesnake Fire has burnt 5,479 acres with 30% containment.

The fire is burning on Prineville District BLM managed lands in the area of South Junction campground, the Warm Springs Reservation and private lands. The Rattlesnake Fire continues to be managed under unified command of Warm Springs Incident Commander Lionel Smith and Type 3 Central Oregon Fire Management Service (COFMS) Incident Commander Larae Guillory.

There was minimal fire activity on the reservation side of the Deschutes. On the north and west side of the fire, crews worked on mopping up hot spots along the edges and working their way into the interior.  There is still work to be done seeking out hot spots and mopping up as needed along the east, south, and southwest flanks.  Drainages and steep ground in these areas are difficult and slow going for firefighters.  Winds yesterday carried embers across the eastern line and started a small spot fire that crews were able to contain.

Closures - South Junction road and South Junction Campground are closed for updates check with Wasco County Sheriff’s office.

Evacuations - Trout Creek Campground and boat ramp on the Deschutes River is currently under a Level 2 (SET) evacuation. It is advised that boaters not use the Trout Creek boat ramp as a put-in or take-out at this time. If there are questions, please contact the Prineville BLM at (541) 416-6700.

Weather - Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 90’s, with west winds increasing through the weekend. It is very dry with low relative humidity recoveries overnight. Fire officials anticipate more fire starts to pop up in the next two weeks. The public is reminded that we remain in EXTREME fire danger and public use restrictions are in place on all federally managed public lands. Ensure vehicles are parked in safe places, campfires are only in designated areas, spark arrestors are on chainsaws, chains on trailers are picked up and protected, and guidelines for fireworks for the 4th of July are followed.

For up-to-date information on Rattlesnake Fire visit:

·        https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7592/

·       www.twitter.com/CentralORFire

·       “CTWS – Fire Management” Facebook

·       or call 541-903-5848

Rattlesnake Fire Update – July 2, 2021 8 a.m.

Rattlesnake Fire - The Rattlesnake Fire is estimated at 5,433 acres with 10% containment. The fire is burning on Prineville District BLM managed lands in the area of South Junction campground, the Warm Springs Reservation and some private. The Rattlesnake Fire is under the unified command of Warm Springs Incident Commander Lionel Smith and Type 3 Central Oregon Fire Management Service (COFMS) Incident Commander Larae Guillory.

Current Situation – Crews worked late into the night to complete burnout operations and secure lines around the fire.  Dry conditions, low humidity and winds continue to be the challenge for firefighters. Today the focus will remain on securing the lines and beginning mop up.

Closures - South Junction road and South Junction Campground are closed for updates check with Wasco County Sheriff’s office.

Evacuations - Trout Creek Campground and boat ramp on the Deschutes River is currently under a Level 2 (SET) evacuation. It is advised that boaters not use the Trout Creek boat ramp as a put-in or take-out at this time. If there are questions, please contact the Prineville BLM at (541) 416-6700.

For up-to-date information on Rattlesnake Fire, visit https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7592/ or www.twitter.com/CentralORFire or call 541-903-5848