June 23 2021 Walnut Fire Update
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Albuquerque Zone Type 3 Team Managing the Walnut Fire
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Location: Texas Canyon-area
Cause: Unknown
Percent Contained: 0%
Date Reported: June 20, 2021
Size: 6,800 acres
Fuel: Grass and brush
Willcox, AZ – For Immediate Release – The Walnut Fire was reported on Mae West Peak, in the Texas Canyon-area of Cochise County, Sunday, June 20, 2021 around 6:00 am. The fire was mapped by air Tuesday at 6,800 acres and is approximately seven miles northwest of Dragoon. Firefighters responded Sunday and have been working in rugged terrain and extreme heat over the past two days. The Albuquerque Zone Type 3 Incident Management Team was brought in and as of Tuesday has assumed command of the Walnut Fire. The team provides more resources to support firefighters in the full suppression and management of this fire.
Observed fire behavior has been creeping and wind driven. On Monday, the fire backed down the peak toward I-10 prompting trigger points to be established to close the highway if the fire hit those points. As of late Tuesday morning the fire has progressed toward the interstate and crews are focused on holding it along the road. One westbound lane of I-10 is closed as is the Texas Canyon Rest Area. Aviation resources have been ordered to assist in today’s firefighting efforts. No evacuations or official closures have been issued at this time; however local residents are advised to please steer clear of the fire area. The incident management team is working with local cooperators to fully suppress this fire that is currently burning on State Trust, Bureau of Land Management, and private lands.
Smoke: As temperatures rise and wind picks up, smoke may be visible from I-10 and throughout the local area. Drivers are urged to use caution along I-10 between Benson and Willcox as afternoon smoke may settle on the highway reducing visibility.
Safety: Safety of the public and firefighters is always the top priority in wildland fire operations.
Fire Restrictions: Stage II fire restrictions are in place on State Trust land across Southern Arizona, including Cochise County. Bureau of Land Management lands are also under Stage II restrictions. For fire restriction information – WildlandFire.az.gov
Walnut Fire Information: Tiffany Davila, email: tdavila@dffm.az.gov, phone: 602-540-1036.
Daily 7:00am – 8:00pm
InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7563/
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Forest Service lifts Sylvan Fire closure
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The White River National Forest has lifted the remaining closure for the Sylvan Fire.
The Sylvan Fire has not been active or grown in more than a month. It remains 3,792 acres and is 90 percent contained. The remaining uncontained perimeter is on the rugged south side that firefighters have not accessed from the ground.
“People planning to visit the area should be aware that there is an increased risk of falling trees and rocks, debris flow and flooding after a wildfire,” said Eagle-Holy Cross District Ranger Leanne Veldhuis.
Crews are currently working to repair firelines and will continue to monitor the area. A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team will begin evaluating the burned area next week.
Additional information about the Sylvan Fire is available at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7562/. Additional information about the White River National Forest is available at www.fs.usda.gov/whiteriver.
Actualizacin sobre el incendio de Sylvan jueves 8 de julio
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Actualización sobre el incendio de Sylvan
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Sylvan Fire Update Thursday July 8
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NEWS RELEASE
Sylvan Fire Update
Resources currently assigned to the fire include 58 total personnel, including 3 fire modules and a light helicopter. Sylvan Fire remains at 3,792 acres, and containment is at 68%.
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Orden ForestalCierre por incendio
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Pedido # WRNF-2021-19 Cierre por incendio
ORDEN FORESTAL
SERVICIO FORESTAL DEL DEPARTAMENTO DE AGRICULTURA
DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS (USDA)
BOSQUE NACIONAL WHITE RIVER
Distritos de guardabosques de Eagle y Sopris
CIERRE POR INCENDIO
Área del incendio de Sylvan
Esta Orden entra en vigencia a las 7:00 a.m. del 7 de julio de 2021 y permanece en vigencia hasta que sea rescindida.
Actualizacin sobre el incendio Sylvan miercoles 7 de julio
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BOLETÍN INFORMATIVO
7 de julio, 6:30 p.m.
Contacto para los medios: Kelsha Anderson, Funcionaria de información pública, 970 230-2663
Actualización Sylvan Fire
EAGLE, Colo. – El clima cálido y seco en el área de incendio contribuyó a un aumento en calor y actividad de incendio en todo el incendio Sylvan Fire hoy. Los bomberos siguieron sosteniendo, mejorando y controlando las líneas de contención y han estado limpieando activamente las zonas de conflicto a lo largo del perímetro del incendio. El incendio Sylvan sigue en 3,792 acres y la contención es al 68%.
Los equipos esperan seguir trabajando en las zonas de conflicto del perímetro del incendio durante los próximos días, ya que las temperaturas son cálidas y la humedad permanece baja. El incendio puede experimentar fuertes vientos el jueves y viernes. Es posible que se produzcan tormentas por la tarde durante los próximos dos días con una ligera posibilidad de lluvia húmeda.
La mayor actividad de incendios puede provocar un humo visible en el área.
Los recursos actualmente destinados al incendio incluyen al momento un total de 66 miembros del personal. Incluso 3 módulos de incendio y un helicóptero ligero.
La información más reciente, incluidos los mapas de cierre, está disponible en Inciweb en https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7562/.
Para conocer los cierres de zonas, carreteras y senderos y las restricciones por incendio en los terrenos del Bosque Nacional, visite https://www.fs.usda.gov/whiteriver .
Oficina de información de incendios: 970-462-9625 de 8 a.m. a 8 p.m.
Correo electrónico de información de incendio: 2021.sylvan@firenet.gov
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SylvanFireInformation/
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7562/
Para obtener más información sobre la visita del humo de incendios forestales, https://www.epa.gov/smoke-ready-toolbox- wildfires.
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Sylvan Fire Area Wednesday July 7
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Sylvan Fire Update
Resources currently assigned to the fire include 66 total personnel. Including 3 fire modules, and a light helicopter.
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Fire Closure Sylvan Fire Area
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Order # WRNF-2021-19 Fire Closure
FOREST ORDER
USDA FOREST SERVICEWHITE RIVER NATIONAL FOREST
Eagle and Sopris Ranger Districts
FIRE CLOSURE
Sylvan Fire Area
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands within the Sylvan Fire Area on the White River National Forest, Eagle County, State of Colorado (the “Restricted Area”) and on all roads and trails located within the Restricted Area along with all Forest System Roads listed below. The Restricted Area and the Restricted Roads and Trails are shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A.
The purposes of this Order are to: (1) provide for public safety; and (2) prevent interference with firefighting operations.
PROHIBITIONS:
1) Going into or being upon the Restricted Area. 36 C.F.R. § § 261.52(e).
2) Being on the Restricted Roads. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).
- NFSR 414 (Brush - Gypsum Road)
- NFSR 417 (Leeman Gulch)
- NFSR 431 (Powerline Road)
- NFSR 431.1 N (Crooked Creek Pass Spur)
- Mount Thomas Trail (1870) from the intersection with Red Creek Trail (1868) east to the trailhead intersection with NFSR 431.1N
- Antones Trail (NFST 1871)
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order:
1) Any federal, state or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force, in the performance of an
official duty;
2) Persons with a special use authorization or other Forest Service authorization specifically
exempting them from the effect of this Order.
This Order supersedes, rescinds, and replaces Order #WRNF-2021-18 Sylvan Fire Area, issued 06/25/2021.
This Order becomes effective at 7:00 AM on July 7th, 2021 and remains in effect until rescinded.
Done at Glenwood Springs, CO, this 7th day of July 2021.
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Scott Fitzwilliams Forest Supervisor
White River National Forest
A violation of the prohibitions in this Order is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for a legal entity other than an individual, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both. (16 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559 and 3571).
Actualizacin sobre el incendio Sylvan martes 6 de julio
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Actualización Sylvan Fire
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